Carlos, also known to many as Anatol, was born on May 27, 1936 in Santo Tomas Hospital to Prince Holder and Agnes Maria Charles in Panama, Republic of Panama. He was later raised by his grandmother Adonia Phillbert after the death of his mother (age 46). Carlos attended Simon Boliva School, Melchor Laso de La Vega, and later went on to study at Artes and Oficio Trade School to become an electrician.
After graduation, he landed his first job in 1960 with The Panamanian Light Company (Compania Panamena de Fuerza y Luz). Carlos worked his way up quickly from repairing transformers to a Lineman helper to a First Class Lineman and Cable Splicer working with 13,000 volts which he did for 10 years until his resignation on July 31, 1970.
Carlos loved and played baseball. He was a very talented player and played on multiple baseball teams. He was also a part of the Calypso Group for the Carnival in Panama.
On August 27, 1970, Carlos migrated to the United States and became a resident of Brooklyn. It was difficult getting a job in his career at that time because of the color of his skin but Carlos did not let that stop him. He started working at Morak Brack Company as a helper and after 6 months was promoted to Assistant Foreman for 9 years. In 1979, he was hired as an electrician at The Sheraton Hotel and Towers. After only 2 months of training and learning the building’s system, Carlos was transferred to work in the BallRooms and the meeting and exhibition centers. In this position he was responsible for setting up theatrical lighting for shows, luncheons, dinners, dances, and for presidential, gubernatorial, and mayoral election functions. Carlos received many accolades for his dedication and professionalism.
In 1989, he met Cynthia, and they wed on October 24, 1992.
After retiring on December 31, 1998 from The Sheraton Centre Hotel, Carlos spent his time reading, helping others, and spending time at the Senior Citizen Center.
Carlos was predeceased by his parents, his aunts (Alicia Borrows, Culicia Wade, Agata Charles), his uncles (Norman Williams, and Smarty Williams), his brothers (Federico Holder, Eugen Charles and Anthonio Charles Williams) and his sisters (Eugenia Thompson and Maria Dawson)
He is survived by his wife Cynthia Holder, his seven children, Sonia, Argelis, Carlos Jr, Yalena, Niurka, Gilberto, Olivia, and step daughter Theresa Payne, 15 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brothers (Arturo, Noel, and Ronny) and his sister Luisa (Linda), cousins (Marva, Sandra, Deborah, Celio, Guillermo, Cleveland, Nadia, Carlota, Bush, Phill, and Aralis) and a host of nieces and nephews.
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