Mike Holbert

March 25, 1926 - September 11, 2009
Mike Holbert

Mike Holbert, 83 of Hendersonville died Friday, September 11, 2009 at The Elizabeth House. Born in Polk County, he was a son of the late Rev. Josiah and Roxie Ann Johnson Holbert. A US Navy veteran of WWII, he retired from Dupont in 1984 where he was a lab technician for 20 years.

He was a member of Tracy Grove Baptist Church and a lifetime member of the Blue Ridge Fire Department.

Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Mary Ellen Holbert; three sons Gene Holbert and wife Jill, John Holbert and Eddie Holbert and wife Teresa all of Hendersonville; one daughter Wanda Ponder and husband Phillip of Dana; four grandsons Jeremiah Ponder and Justin Ponder of Dana and Joseph Holbert and Chris Holbert of Hendersonville; one granddaughter Lacy Ann Holbert of Hendersonville; one soon to be great-grandson Logun; two sisters Ruby Hayes and Ann Stewart; a brother Bill Holbert; and many nieces and nephews.


Service

Sunday, September 13, 2009
12:00 AM

Tracy Grove Baptist Church - Directions
984 Tracy Grove Road
Flat Rock, NC 28731

Service

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Tracy Grove Baptist Church Cemetery - Directions
984 Tracy Grove Road
Flat Rock, NC 28731

Visitation

Sunday, September 13, 2009
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Tracy Grove Baptist Church - Directions
984 Tracy Grove Road
Flat Rock, NC 28731

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  • September 13, 2009
    Rita & Cassandra &isaiah Ponder says:
    Wanda and family our thoughts are with you .God bless you and your family at this time . We are so sorry for your loss. If we can help please let us . We love you and are thinking of you and your family. We love you!

  • September 17, 2009
    Patricia L Hardesty says:
    MaryEllen,Wanda,Eddie,Gene,Johnny & Family Members It was a pleasure sharing the last days with Mike with All of you at the Elizabeth House.He is no longer in pain.May all blessings be with All Family Members.Thanks for sharing "papaw Mike " Love Teresa's Sister Patricia

  • September 16, 2009
    Wanda Hyder Elahwany says:
    Wanda and family.. my thoughts and prayers are with you all, our family ties go way back to days of wonderful memories at Tracy Grove Church and then continuing through the years, may God give you the comfort you need at this time of sorrow.....forever your friend, Love, Wanda

  • September 15, 2009
    J. FOULDS RITTER says:
    I REMEMBER MIKE FROM WORKING WITH HIM AT DUPONTFOR MANY YEARS.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME TO GIVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY COMFORT. GOD BLESS.

  • September 14, 2009
    Jeff Tweed says:
    My thoughts & prayers are with you Wanda and your entire family. May God Bless You All.