On Tuesday, February 28, 2017, Leroy Holder departed this life at the home of Warren and Eula Ethridge of Clayton, NC. He worked for many years in Concrete and he loved raising his goats and chickens. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Leathia Holder, his brother, Sammy Holder, and his son, Roy Lee Holder.
Leroy Holder leaves to cherish his memories: a son, Bruce Holder of Washington, DC, daughters, Priscilla Holder of Washington, DC, Myra Murphy (Juan) of Selma, NC, sons, Michael Holder and Tony Holder, both of Washington, DC; one brother-in-law, Warren Ethridge of Clayton, NC and one sister-in-law, Elizabeth Holder of Washington, DC; brothers and sisters: Irene McCullers, Eula Ethridge (Warren), John Holder (Carolyn), Russell Holder, Wilbert Holder (Mary), Louise Poston (Jimmie), Mary Holder, Donnie Holder (Mary), and Jasper Holder, who was raises as his brother; 18 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; a special friend, sister and caregiver, Eula Pearl Ethridge, A very special thanks to Harland Hospice Care of Raleigh, NC.
Sleep on Leroy and take your rest. We loved you here, but God loves you best!
Open Casket:
Friday, March 03
1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sanders Funeral Home Chapel
806 E Market St
Smithfield, NC 27577
Funeral Service:
Saturday, March 04
3:00 PM
Mt. Zion United Holy Church
405 E Stronach Ave,
Zebulon, NC, NC 27530
Interment:
Saturday March 04
Zebulon Municipal Cemetery
Zebulon, NC