J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Holdsworth, Earl J.

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Earl Johnson Holdsworth, 78, of Disputanta, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Rudolph Johnson and Sarah Agnes Arwood Holdsworth. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Disputanta Ruritan Club. He was preceded in death by his brother Wade Holdsworth. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Holdsworth; five children, Tommy Holdsworth (Linda), Robin Pollock (David), Barbara Stewart (Mike), Bobby Holdsworth (Annie) and Jody Benson; eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Walter Holdsworth (Jean) and David Lee Holdsworth (Estelle); one sister-in-law, Sandy Holdsworth; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members. The family will receive friends from 2-4 Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Disputanta Ruritan Club, P.O. Box 157, Disputanta, VA 23842.

Dear Tommy, Linda & Family
We didn't know until Wed. about Earl's death. We are sorry we missed visitation and want you to know that we remember him fondly. We are saying a prayer for you and hope you have many happy memories.
Love, Richard & Ann

Posted by: Richard & Ann Harrison at September 8, 2010 05:50 PM

So sorry for the loss of your dear loved one, Earl. Certainly he will be greatly missed. Keep cherishing the wonderful memories you have been privileged to share. And may you find comfort in the words of Jesus himself in John 5:28, 29: "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." What a wonderful time that will be when we are reunited with those we have lost in death! But until that glorious time may God prove to be a source of strentgh and comfort for you.
Sincerely, Debbie

Posted by: Debbie Wyche at September 7, 2010 07:41 AM

Tommy and Family
Sorry to hear about your Dad. He will be missed.He was a great Man, and you could see it in every thing he did,.He did with greatness. You could see it in all of his works to include his, Christmas lights, cabinets and bedroom furniture he made, his work at the Masonite plant over the years. He will be missed.You all will be in my prayers.

Posted by: Norman Ceppi at September 5, 2010 02:31 PM

Barbara,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Hold tight to memories for comfort. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Love,
Wendy, David, Ben, Ainsley and Delaney

Posted by: Wendy Early at September 3, 2010 09:00 AM

Tommy, Linda & Family

So sorry to hear about your Dad. I have lots of wonderful memories of him and his little sayings. He could always brighten my day at Masonite. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Love
Lynn Croft

Posted by: Lynn Croft at September 2, 2010 08:33 PM