1927-2020
Jack Kenneth Holder, 93, of Jacksboro, passed away peacefully in his home with loved ones at his side. Although his life was long, his death was unexpected.
Jack was the 11th of 12 children born to William Lee Holder and Martha Bell McBride. He was born on April 30, 1927 in Newcastle.
He married Lela Veda Wiley on June 1, 1945 in Graham. They had three boys, Kenneth Holder, Dewayne Holder, and Larry Holder.
Jack was a mechanic for most of his life and Lela was a homemaker. They moved several times through the years, but made Jacksboro their home in 1974. Jack worked for many companies, Halliburton, BJ Hughes, Barnes Drilling, Originala, Shanafelt drilling and last 3R Productions. Jack and Lela lived for their kids and grandkids. Family was the most important thing to both of them.