William (Bill) Lee Holder

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Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Friday, April 29, 2016
3:00 P.M.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Friday, April 29, 2016
2:00 P.M.
Memorial Contributions
Cabot United Methodist Church
2003 S. Pine
Cabot, AR  72023


Garrett Uekman Foundation
P.O. Box 7773
Little Rock, AR  72217
William (Bill) Lee HolderI am a Veteran.

of Little Rock, AR

February 7, 1954 - April 26, 2016

William (Bill) Lee Holder, Jr., 62, of Little Rock, passed away on Tuesday, April 26. He was born on February 7, 1954 in Roswell, New Mexico to William Lee and Jane Wilson Holder. Bill proudly served his country in the US Navy, as a submariner aboard the USS Patrick Henry. He graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 1989 with a MBA in Finance and Human Resources. Bill retired in 2011 as the Vice President and CIO for Dillard's Inc. He was a member of Cabot United Methodist Church. Bill was an avid Razorback fan, boating enthusiast, loved target shooting and golf, but above all, he loved his family. He cherished his time with his wife and children and was so proud to become a grandfather of ''Miss O'', taking the name ''Gramps''.

Bill is survived by his wife, Melinda Holder; children, William Lee Holder III of Houston, TX, Peggy Jane Debruler and husband, James of Benton, AR, Emily Holder Swanson and husband, Travis of Fayetteville, AR; parents, William Lee Sr. and Jane Holder; sister, Roberta Holder of Ft. Smith, AR; brothers, Larry Holder of Oklahoma City, OK, and John Holder of Denver, CO; and a host of extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Molly Holder.

Memorial service with John Shirron officiating will be on Friday, April 29, 2016 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Williams honor to Cabot United Methodist Church, the Garrett Uekman Foundation, or the Hope Lodge.

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22 Condolence(s)
Nancy Smith
Heber Springs, AR
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Dear Melinda and Family:

I met Bill in the 80's at Dillard's Corporate. He was my boss, and one of the best bosses I have ever had. He was a kind and generous person who truly cared about others. My deepest sympathy to you in his passing. May God give you comfort and peace during this time.

April Mosser
Wheat Ridge,
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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Bill was a wonderful man; I was lucky to know him almost all of my life. He was special from the moment we met in our teens and we maintained a friendship throughout the years. Bill had a buoyancy and the best sense of humor. I wish only love and light and cherished memories for all who knew him. May he rest in peace, my forever friend.

DW
, TN
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Saturday, April 30, 2016

So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the
words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4 "(3) With that I heard
a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God
is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they
will be his people. And God himself will be with them.
(4 ) And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and
death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry
nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

Judith Hipp
Cabot, AR
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Saturday, April 30, 2016

Melinda,
David and I were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time.

Judith Hipp

Dianne Lawler
Jonesboro, AR
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Friday, April 29, 2016

Melinda, I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope that we can get in touch with each other after you have had some time. I have been keeping you in my prayers. Please know that everyone- Cindy, Jane, Karon, Sharon, Kathy, all of us, are thinking of you and wish we could be there for you. You were always such a great person. I know that God will give you strength to make it through these difficult times.
Lots of love,
Dianne

Randy & Cindy Patr
Buchanan,
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Friday, April 29, 2016

Melinda,
Cindy and I want to express our deepest condolences. We have always been blessed by our friendship with you and Bill. We will not forget these blessings. You and all the family will be in our prayers.

My last text with Bill was April 1st when we exchanged pictures of your new granddaughter. I am so glad Bill was able to enjoy being a Grandfather and I know she will be a blessing to you in the days ahead.

John Stephen Douglass IV and Family
Osceola, AR
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Friday, April 29, 2016

Our thought's and prayer's are with you,Melinda and the rest of the family May you all find peace and comfort during these times. God Bless You All-The Douglass'-

Bob & Brenda Bailey
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Friday, April 29, 2016

We send our love and deepest sympathy today and please know we will always treasure all the memories we had with Bill. May your family find peace and comfort knowing his soul is finally at rest, with our Lord.
Love you all!❤️❤️❤️❤️

Renee Bonds
Bryant, AR
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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Melinda, Lee, PJ & Emily,
May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten. Bill was such a caring, kind of funny man. Jerry and I will cherish our visit we had with him this past Saturday. May God give you comfort in your time of grief.

lori neal
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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Bill was a great guy and will be missed by many. My prayers and condolences for the family.

Karen Champagne
Conway, AR
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Thursday, April 28, 2016

We will miss you dearly Bill. You were a great Mentor, Boss, and most of all a great friend...Sydnay and Ashton cared for you because you were always interested in everything they were did. I know your family loves you and will miss you, but we all know you are no longer in pain and we will see you again.

We love you Holder Family,

Karen, Sydnay, & Ashton

Laura Golding
Malvern, PA
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Thursday, April 28, 2016

I worked with Bill for almost 10 years with the Board of Directors of the VICS organization. He never failed to elicit a smile or a laugh while being dedicated to the betterment of the retail industry. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time.

Joe & Kathy Horton, Staff Family Eyecare
Fayetteville, AR
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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss. May God bless your family and comfort you during this difficult time.

Love,
Joe & Kathy Horton
Sondra Williams, Loretta Potts, Kimberly Booker

Tammy Tucker
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Thursday, April 28, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers for peace.

Rick and Desiree Hayes
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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Our hearts and love go out to your family. Bill will be missed by everyone. Our thoughts are with you

Rick & Judy Simmons
Bentonville,
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

our hearts are broken for all of you. Bill was such a kind, caring and fun guy! We pray for Jesus to hold all of you in His sweet peace and comfort. We plan to come on Friday. Love, hugs and prayers from the Simmons family ❤️

Wendel and Vicki Msall
Cabot, AR
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Melinda, Lee, P.J., and Emily, We are so sorry for your loss. Losing a Dad is so difficult. We are praying for God's comfort and strength to surround you all now and in the coming difficult "firsts".
"7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

Cheryl Hilburn Knoff
McGehee,
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

I worked with Mr.Bill at Dillard's back in the 80 ' s and again 2004. He was a great guy, so sorry for your loss.

Darla Earles
Cabot, AR
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Melinda & Family,
Thinking of you during this time of loss. Praying for peace and comfort .

Maleah Bufford
Austin, AR
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

I will always remember Bill as being so very full of life! I'm so heartbroken about his passing! I'm thinking of you all and praying for God's comfort and peace to be with you.

Debbie McMahon
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

A truly generous soul has left us and we are grieving. Melinda, Lee, PJ and Emily - know that God loves Bill and he loves you!

Jerry Bonds
Bryant, AR
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

I miss my friend. He was like a brother, and will be missed. My prayers are with the family. I know that he is already trying to boss his way around heaven. Please give him a little break now and then.Love you brother.