Carroll Lee “Jeep” Holden, age 92, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Lakebridge Health Care Center. He was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, a son of the late Calvin Holden and Mary Sproles Holden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Carroll, known better as “Jeep” was a veteran of the United States Navy. During his time of service, he received the National Defense Service Medal. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company as a welder. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Johnson City VFW Post #2108. He loved going to the gym and exercising everyday and will be remembered as a ladies’ man.
He is survived by his best friend and ex-wife, Muriel Cox Poulin; four children, Pamela P. Woods, Cheri Holden, Sissy Holden and Timmy Holden; and one adopted son, Bobby Holden.
Committal Service will be held at Monte Vista Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM with military honors to be rendered by the American Legion Post #3/265 from Kingsport and Gate City, and members of the Navy Honor Guard. Private Inurnment will be held in the Chapel Mausoleum Northside Niche at Monte Vista Memorial Park.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of Lakebridge Healthcare Center and Agape Nursing Home for all the love and care that was shown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Johnson City VFW Post #2108, 2518 Jim Funkhouser Road, Johnson City, TN 37604.
Arrangements especially for Mr. Carroll Lee Holden and his family have been made through Monte Vista Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 1900 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN; 423-282-2631.
