Roy J. Holden, Iii

Crystal River:  Roy J. Holden, III, 74, died Thursday, September 6, 2012 in Ocala, FL.  He was born in Rowe, MA, was a retired Tool & Die Maker and moved to Crystal River in 2009 from St. Petersburg, FL.

He enjoyed restoring old cars, tinkering, fishing, working on the farm, listening to country music.  He was a humanitarian and community minded by being a 5 gallon blood donor to the local blood banks.  He enjoyed socializing with family and friends over a cold beer and spending quality time with his Family, especially his grandchildren.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 pm Monday, September 10, 2012 at The Roberts Funeral Home, Dunnellon.  Visitation is scheduled for 1:00 to 3:00 pm Monday at the funeral home.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Joyce, Crystal River; Son: Roy J. Holden, IV and wife Robin, Crystal River; Daughter: Teresa Holden, Topeka, KS; Sisters: Dora Thompson, Seminole, FL and Faith (Wayne) Holbrook, Brattleboro, VT; Grandsons: Henry and Christopher Green, Roger Radford.  Granddaughters: Elizabeth (Josh) Hughes, Crystal (Jason) O’Hara, Tabetha and Tina Holden.  Great-Granddaughters: Audrey Hughes, Kimberly and Ali Holden.  Great-Grandson: Joshua Hughes.

In lieu of flowers the Family requests donations in the memory of Mr. Holden to The St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN  38105

Online condolences may be offered at robertsofdunnellon.com