Billy John Holder

August 30, 1932 - August 22, 2017

Billy John Holder, 84 of Walnut Ridge died August 22, 2017. Born August 30, 1932 in Walnut Ridge, son of John (Pete) Lilly (Dessie) Overstreet Holder. He was united in marriage to Mary Mae Phillips on October 10, 1953. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for most his life for Lawrence County as an Assessor and Treasurer. He was a member of the United Freewill Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Weldon (Buddy) and Bobby Holder; three sisters, Mardel Manning, Ann Mays and Wanda Bowers. Survivors include his wife, Mary Mae Holder of Walnut Ridge; two sons, Johnny Holder of Walnut Ridge and Jeff Holder of Allen, TX and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 2 P.M. in the Bryan Chapel with Bro. Glenn Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Lawrence Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 1 P.M. till 2 P.M. Sunday.