Joseph Holder

Mr. Joseph Holder, age 90 of Cumming formerly of Memphis, TN, passed away Tuesday, September 08, 2009. Mr. Holder worked for Layne and Bowler for 45 years in Memphis and was an Army Veteran serving as a staff Sargent in World War II, in the European and Philippines Theaters. His decorations included the World War II Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon and one Bronze Service Star. He was a loving father and wonderful grandfather who loved Jesus, hunting, fishing and cooking. He was a member of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame (Baseball). He was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Ella Holder; 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Survivors include his wife Mary Elizabeth Holder of Cumming; children Terry Holder of Ellendale, TN, Michelle and Richard Sissom of Cumming, GA, Mike and Charlotte Boren of Ball ground, GA; grandchildren Joey Holder of Franklin, TN, Wendye Hendley of Hoschton, GA, Scott Boren of Hernando, MS, Richie Sissom of Dacula, GA, Andrea Pfisterer of Hernando, MS and Chris Morgan of Ball Ground, GA; 8 great grandchildren; and a number of other relatives also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 11th at 2:30 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory in Memphis, TN with Rev. Richie Sissom officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, September 9th from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm and at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, September 11th from 12:30 pm until hour of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 2452 Spring Rd SE Smyrna, GA 30080-3828. Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory, Cumming, GA is in charge of the arrangements.