Marvin W. Holden

Marvin W. Holden, 71, of Fletcher died Friday, April 19. A native of Henderson County, he was born October 13, 1947. He was a son of the late Cecil W. Holden and Bertha Bryson Holden. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil Eugene Holden and Willie Scott Holden; three sisters, Mary Sue Holden and Marilyn Ruth Holden who died as infants and Mabel Holden Lindsey and a nephew, Grant Stanton. Marvin graduated from West Henderson High School in 1965 and from Blanton’s Business College in 1966. He also took classes at Blue Ridge Technical College and Mars Hill Continuing Education Program. He retired in 2004 after 25 years of service with Eaton Fluid Power/Borg Warner. In retirement he enjoyed traveling, gardening, bird watching, hiking to see waterfalls and spending time with family. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Freida Youngblood Holden; two sisters, Ruby Stanton of Mars Hill and Anne Souther of Hendersonville; two sisters in-law, Jean Watkins of Mills River and Dianne Holden of Hendersonville; three nephews and six nieces. He loved the Lord, his church and his family. A funeral will be held 3:00 pm Sunday, April 21, at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Phillip Youngblood and Rev. Richard Merck will officiate. The family will receive guests from 1:00 until 3:00 pm Sunday at the church. Burial will be at Shepherd Memorial Park