Jack Douglas Holder, 56, of Sully, passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Services were held Saturday, Dec. 14, at Fielding Funeral Home in Chariton with Loran Witlatch officiating. A luncheon donated by the firemen auxiliary of Chariton was held at the funeral home. Interment will be at a later date in Chariton Cemetery.
Jack was born Mar. 15, 1963 in Knoxville to George Holder III and Karen (McKee) Holder. He graduated from Chariton High School in 1981. He went on to attend William Penn University where he played football and then transferred to DMACC to obtain his fire science degree and masonry certificate. He served as a firefighter for the City of Newton and went on to work in Corrections at Oakdale and Newton.
He was blessed with two children, Jesse and Laci.
Jack had a passion for hunting, fishing, and being in his duck blind. He was proud of his state record deer and had a love for nature. He loved spending time with his dogs, his children, and his first grandson.
He is survived by his children, Jesse Holder of Sully and Laci (Ryan) of Colo; grandson, Rowen Olson; sister, Lisa (Gus) Carmona of Rye Brook, NY; niece, Sarah Carmona; sister, Angela (Dirk) Rosenberger of Indianola; and niece/nephew Morgan and Clay Rosenberger. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Karen Holder; his grandparents, Jack and Joy McKee and Tommy and Edna Holder.
