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1929

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2013

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Robert Holdford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 12, 2013.

Robert C. Holdford, age 83 of Bartlett, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013. He was born December 30, 1929 in Memphis to the late Charles S. Holdford, and the late Alberta Guice Holdford. Mr. Holdford served in the US Air Force. He was a member of the Ellendale United Methodist Church, Delta Radio Club, Team FedEx Bike Club, and rode in the MS 150 bike ride for 15 years. He retired as a HVAC mechanic for the Shelby County School System. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, J. Juanita Holdford; one daughter, Teresa Rainer Larsen (Rob); two sons, Robert (Laura Chase) and Clay Holdford; One sister, Margaret Grace; seven grandchildren, David Holdford, Raquel Hinson, Jerry, Todd, and Josh Rainer, Madeleine and Olivia Holdford; six great-grandchildren, Kylie, Emmy, and Eden Rainer, Lucas Holdford, Reed and Amelia Hinson. The family will receive friends at Family Funeral Care on Summer Avenue, Thursday, June 13 from 5-8 PM. Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, June 14 at Ellendale United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

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February 21, 2014

James Brown

Bob was an Elmer to me who sparked my interest in public service/ham radio. Although our lives only touched briefly I remember him as if I just saw him yesterday. He had that kind of effect on people. Bob will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

James "JD" Brown/K4USN

June 22, 2013

Dennis Bales

Bob will never be forgotten

June 13, 2013

Tommy Rowland

Bob, My very best friend. You will always be remembered, God Be With You.

June 13, 2013

Pamela Walkup

Madeleine and Olivia and family,
Pat and I are saddened to hear that you have lost a man that you loved so dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this so sad of times. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.

June 13, 2013

Terry Pope

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I knew Bob as a friend and a customer for over forty years. He was an interesting man with many stories to tell. My thoughts go out to the family.

June 13, 2013

Tommy Thompson

To know Bob Holdford was an honor, to call him my friend is priceless. I will miss you Bob. Rest in Peace my friend. Love and Prayers to Juanita and your entire family.

June 13, 2013

We never had the pleasure or the honor of meeting Mr. Holdford, but our hearts and prayers are with his family at this time. He just had to be a wonderful Dad, Husband and Grand Father to all of those children, because his Daughter, Teresa Larsen, has been taught very well by her parents, and is such a jewel and so kind to everyone at Fedex in Memphis. Her parents and family are special to us at Fedex. Love you.
Most Respectfully,
The Rick Leigh Family
Hernando, Mississippi
Fedex Flight Operations-Memphis, Tn
[email protected]

June 13, 2013

Karen Stricklen Viotti

One of my favorite MS 150 riders of all time. You will be missed, Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

June 12, 2013

Mary Anne Byrne

Mr. Bob as I knew him was one of the most amazing people I ever knew. He filled many of my bike riding Saturdays with inspiration. I will never forget all the stories you told to keep Teresa and me from thinking about the ride. I will miss you Mr. Bob.

Posted by Mary Anne Byrne

June 12, 2013

Reb Byrne

Rest in peace Bob Holdford. You will be sorely missed by all who had the honor of knowing you.

June 13, 2013

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