Paul Frederick Holdshoe Jr.

1943 - 2017

Paul Frederick Holdshoe Jr. obituary, 1943-2017, Oak Grove, MO

BORN

1943

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

McGilley & George Funeral Home and Cremation Services

12913 Grandview Road

Grandview, Missouri

Paul Holdshoe Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 8, 2017.

Paul Fredrick Holdshoe Jr. passed away on August 7, 2017 at his home after a short illness. He was born on July 21, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Paul F. and Ollie Marie (Carter) Holdshoe, Sr. Paul served in the U. S. Navy from 1960-1964 as an E3 fireman with an honorable discharge. After being discharged from the Navy, he resided in New Orleans where he worked on tug boats. Paul then moved to Oak Grove, Missouri and worked for Armco Steel for 22 years with the United Steel Workers Union. Paul married Judy Rife and she survives. Additional survivors are 2 sons by Adalyn Holdshoe, Paul Michael Holdshoe and Patrick Anthony Holdshoe, both of Kansas City, Missouri; one daughter by Judy Holdshoe, Deonna Marie Stewart, Port Richey, Florida; 9 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters. Funeral services for Paul will be on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Oak Grove, Missouri. The family will receive friends at a time of visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church preceding the service. Interment will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. In honor of Paul, contributions may be made to the Paul Holdshoe funeral expense fund. Services are under the direction of McGilley & George Funeral Home, Grandview, Missouri.

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February 18, 2018

linda clark

I am do sorry I didn't know until today of your passing. RIP "little"Paul.

August 18, 2017

Judy Holdshoe

I LOVE AND MISS YOU, FOREVER AND ALWAYS.

August 18, 2017

Judy Holdshoe

I miss you so very much. The love we have will be forever. The life you provided for us was amazing. You were amazing. Ill love you always and forever. Your services were beautiful. I was so proud and I know you were also proud. What we shared together was something many people never experience. I will never forget ours. You will be in my heart forever and always. I LOVE YOU!

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church

Oak Grove, MO

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14

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11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church

Oak Grove, MO

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12913 Grandview Road, Grandview, MO 64030

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