Louis Holden
December 26, 1930 ~ March 17, 2022
Louis Holden, “Louie”, 91, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of Avenue, MD, passed away on March 17, 2022 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on December 26, 1930, he was the son of the late Gertrude Holden and the late Basil Holden. He was the loving husband of Mary Rita White Holden. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children James (Teri) Holden of Indian Head, MD, Elizabeth (Frank) Wicker of Avenue, MD, Rachel (Robert) Toney of Asheboro, NC, grandchildren Harley and Dylan White, Paul and Jesse Toney, Sarah Stahlman (Treven), and Shane Cameron, honorary granddaughter, Mikayla Cheseldine, great-grandchildren, Gannon and Addisyn Stahlman, Harper Cameron, his brothers, Richard and Robert, step-children, Kathleen (Bob) Cave, Carolyn (Dan) Burroughs, T. David (Melody) White, step-grandchildren, Margaret Cave, Nicholas, Joshua and Nathan Burroughs, Amber and Jessica White, Melissa Rivera and Olio Kawaguchi. Louis was preceded in death by his first wife, Temple Bagby, siblings Hazel, Carl, Laura, Mildred, Paul, Charles, Helen, Grace, Basil, Ruth, Margaret, John, Cecil, Gertrude, and Eleanor.
Louis was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident, and graduated from Great Mills High School. He was a Master Carpenter and served in the United States Army from November 27, 1951 to August 26, 1953, during which time he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars, Purple Heart, United Nations Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.
The family will receive friends on Friday, March 25, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will follow in All Saints Episcopal Church Cemetery, Avenue, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Treven Stahlman, Robert Toney, Jess Toney, Shane Cameron, John Garner, and David White.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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Rita & all family. We are so sorry to hear of Lou’s passing. He was a wonderful friend and neighbor – always with a smile and a wave. May the many wonderful memories made over the years, bring you all comfort and peace at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Uncle Lou was always happy, full of joy, made us laugh, and nothing made him happier than family. I’ll always remember dancing worth him at any family occasion. Blessings to his surviving family members.
Rita,
I am so sorry to hear of Lou’s passing. Such a wonderful man, and so thankful that you had all those wonderful years with him. My heart is with you, and praying soon your grief will be replaced with only wonderful memories.
Hugs,
Joan Caruthers
Rita & Extended Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to all Lou’s family upon his passing. Lou will always be fondly remembered for his uncanny ability to play poker with the straightest of faces and never ending surprises at the card table. He was always able to make you feel welcome, whether it was in his home or on his boat.
Sincerely,
Mike, Cris, & Ginny
Rita & Extended Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to all Lou’s family upon his passing. Lou will always be fondly remembered for his uncanny ability to play poker with the straightest of faces and never ending surprises at the card table. He was always able to make you feel welcome, whether it was in his home or on his boat.
Sincerely,
Mike, Chris, & Ginny
My prayers are with all who knew and loved Lou! He was a truly great man and like a second father to me growing up and to so many others! Heaven has welcomed some wonderful people into his presence lately!
Liz & Frank –
What a truly remarkable and great man loved by many. We send all of our love to you, Frank, Shane and Sarah (and the entire family).