Ronald Steven Holder's Obituary
Rudder Funeral Home 256-437-2971
P. O. Box 525, 45015 Alabama Highway 277
Stevenson, Alabama 35772
www.rudderfuneralhomes.com
Ronald Steven Holder
January 13, 1956 ~ April 12, 2013
Fresno, CA formerly of Memphis, TN
Ronald Steven Holder, 57 of Fresno, California formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, died April 12, 2013. Ronald was the son of the late Roy Flavel and Marianne Reindler Holder born January 13, 1956 in Memphis, TN.
Ronald died from complications caused by a long-term, disabling illness; he suffered for nearly 30 years. Although the disease robbed him of many opportunities in life, he chose to overcome adversity as a Mason.
Ronald was a Past Master of Leila Scott Lodge, Past Commander of St. Elmo Commandery of Knights Templar, Past High Priest of Penn Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Past Illustrious Master of Eureka Council of Cryptic Masons, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and an Odd Fellow. He was a Charter Member of the Memphis Knights of St. Andrew and served as it's Chaplain for a few years. He was a member of Zaman Grotto and of Faith Court of the Order of the Amaranth.
Mr. Holder was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents: Horace W. and Gladys M. Holder, Ignatz and Theresa Reindler; and paternal aunt, Frieda W. Huberty.
Survivors include: his brother, Roy D. Holder of Acworth, GA; nieces: Tracey R. Sender of Kennesaw, GA, Mary K. Conklin of Sunderland, MA; nephew D.Sean Holder of Lawrenceville, GA; and several cousins from Alabama, California, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon and Tennessee.
An Interment Service will be held Wednesday, June 12, at 10:30 AM CDT at the Stevenson City Cemetery in Stevenson, Alabama. Rudder Funeral Home in Stevenson is assisting the family with arrangements. www.rudderfuneralhomes.com
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