DECORDOVA — William C. Holman, 90, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Jan. 19, 2012.
Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at Acton United Methodist Church.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans, The Salvation Army, or Lake Granbury Medical Center Auxiliary.
Mr. Holman was born Mar. 23, 1921, in Carbondale, Ill., to Ray L. Holman and Myrtle Mae Mansfield Holman. While serving in the Navy during World War II, Bill, and ardent patriot, met and married Midge, his wife of 49 years. After Midge’s passing in 1993, he met and married the second love of his life, Vern, and they were married 15 years. For 39 years, Bill served as Regional Sales Manager for Norwich Pharmaceutical. Bill was a man of many passions including the Texas Rangers (never missing a televised game), daily crossword puzzles, painting and golf until his health declined. Bill was a Mason and a man who loved his friends and the community of De Cordova. His parents, Myrtle and Ray Holman and his wife, Midge, preceded him in death. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at Lake Granbury Medical Center for their compassionate care.
Survivors: Bill is survived by wife, Vern; son and daughter-in-law, Denny and B.R. Holman; daughter and son-in-law, Deb and Tom Voight; stepson, Al Verdeschi; grandchildren, Bren and Greg Jones, Brooke and John West, Loc and Lindsay Holman; great grandchildren, Jordan Jones, Luke, Andrew and Thomas West; and by a host of friends and extended family.
Wiley Funeral Home
Granbury, 817-573-3000
