Mr. Holden was born in Brunswick County on January 16, 1951 and was the son of the late Annie Louise Lovett Leonard and his adoptive parents, L. Edgar and Lula McCall Holden. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Elneda "Porky" Holden. Allen was a master carpenter and was especially known for his cabinet building. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.
He is survived by his son, Jeremy Holden and wife Carol of Shallotte; two grandchildren, Brittany Holden of Shallotte and Bryan Holden of Missouri; two brothers, Barry Lane Leonard of Shallotte, Gerald Leonard of Oak Island; five sisters, Cindy Briley of Monks Corner, SC, Toni Leonard of Shallotte, Pauline Hewett of Supply, Irene Holden of Supply, Frances Clausing of Wilmington.
A celebration of Life service will be held Sunday November 8th, 2020 at two o'clock in the afternoon at Mr. Holden's residence, 1728 Little Shallotte River Dr., Shallotte with Reverend Mark Smith officiating. Services will take place outdoors and please bring a chair.
You may offer online condolences at www.shallottefunerals.com