TSgt William Joseph Holder U.S. Air Force (Ret.) went to be with the Lord April 25, 2011 in Universal City, Texas at the age of 73. William was born June 17, 1937 in Newport, R.I., to James and Mary Holder. After serving his country for 23 years in the Air Force he worked and retired from the civil service as well.
Mr. Holder was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Catherine Holder. He is survived by his daughters: Christine A. Holder and Susan L. Holder; son: Richard W. Holder; grandchild Ashley S. Barta; great grandchildren; sister: Sheila Russell and her husband Michael; brothers: Robert J. Holder, Michael G. Holder and his wife Shirley, Charles M. Holder and his wife Elaine and Patrick F. Holder and his wife Annick; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Colonial Funeral Home at 10:30 am with burial to follow at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors.
