Chad Eric Holden

Chad Eric Holden was called home on March 29, 2024 in Converse Texas, at the age of 43 yrs old. Chad was born in a small town of Sonora, California on August 25, 1980. Chad's parents are Bonnie and Tim Holden.

My beautiful husband joined the Army at the age of 19 years old. He deployed to Vicenza, Italy, where he fell in love with the culture and food. Chad also served as a Medic in Afghanistan and his last deployment was in Redstone Arkansas. Chad served in the Army as a Medic, Medical Records Specialist, and Funeral Detail. He received the following Awards for his services: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), National Defense Services Medal, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Army Services Ribbon, and Overseas Services Ribbon. Chad served his country for 6 yrs and 11 months.

Chad had several careers, Soldier, Corporal in the Jail system, and Truck Driver. He went to peace officer school and wanted to join the San Antonio Police Department, however, he loved the road and fell in love with driving a truck. Chad also went to aviation school, however, he did not complete his hours. Chad loves music, especially all the Classic songs, he was an old soul, however, he was very eclectic when it came to music, loving Lady Gaga, Pink and Katy Perry. Chad loved classic cars, especially his old Impala. He owned a 1979 Chevy Truck that he never wanted to get rid of, he said he had too many great memories with that truck, which he owned since he was 18 yrs old.

Chad's mother passed away when he was 14 years old, which he missed every day of his life.

Chad left behind his wife, Imelda Holden, they were married on October 19, 2018. Chad had one son, Skylar Z. Holden. His Father Tim Holden and sister Tenaya Holden.

A special Thanks goes to our special friends and family that did not leave us during the most difficult times. I love you all and appreciate you all.

In lieu of Flowers, please make a donation to National Brain Tumor Society: https://braintumor.org/

A visitation for Chad will be held Monday, April 15, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral service will held Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM all at Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, TX 78148. A committal service with Military Honors will follow from 2:00 PM to 2:20 PM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209.