Mr. James “Bruce” Holder, age 69 of Wallace, North Carolina passed away at his home on Thursday, November 14, 2019. He was born September 16, 1950 to Lemmie Franklin Holder, Jr. and Audrey Lankford Holder.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dwight Holder.
Mr. Holder is survived by his two sons: Jamie Holder and wife Whitney of Garner, NC and Brandon Holder and wife Hilary of Burgaw, NC; daughter, Theresa Somerville and her husband Matthew of Franklinton, NC; four grandchildren: Emma and Evan Somerville and Connor and Chloe Holder; two sisters: Sandra Smith and husband Keith of King, NC and Janet Cox and husband Avery of Pilot Mountain, NC.
Bruce loved his family immensely. He was a dedicated father and grandfather and was an anchor for his children. What he loved most was when everyone was together. He shared his love of sports with his kids and grandkids, and he never missed one of their games, if he could help it.
Bruce also loved music. He said at one time that the Eagles was his favorite band, but he loved all types of music - Christian, country, and more. When he was in high school, he was in a singing group with 3 of his friends, which he remembered fondly. He continued singing as an adult and sang at church on a number of occasions.
Bruce worked for many years as a store manager in Wallace, where he was loved and respected by the people he worked with and by customers. Customers would request him by name, and the people who worked with him still speak kindly of him. He took pride in his work and made his store a place where people enjoyed doing business.
Bruce was honest and straightforward. He was someone whose word could be counted on and trusted. He was incredibly kind and generous. He was patient and unrushed. Above all, he was an incredible father. He was devoted; he was caring; he was supportive. And for all that and more, his children love him deeply.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com
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