Taliaferro County GaArchives Obituaries.....Holden, John Franklin 1933
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The Advocate-Democrat, Friday, January 6, 1933
MR. J.F. HOLDEN DIED THURSDAY MORNING

Sincere and genuine sorrow followed the announcement of the death of Mr. John 
F. Holden, which occurred at his residence in Crawfordville early Thursday 
morning.

Although Mr. Holden had been in declining health for several years and for the 
past several days his condition had been critical and it was known that the 
end was near, his death was nevertheless a severe shock to his family and 
friends.

Mr. Holden was one of the best known men in this section of the state. He was 
widely known in business circles having until a few years ago been the head of 
a chain of banks in this and surrounding counties. He was interested in many 
business ventures, and also operated a large number of farms. He was very 
successful in his business ventures, and accumulated a large fortune. However, 
the depression of the last few years has been a heavy drain on his financial 
resources, and a large part of his fortune was wiped out before his death.

He was twice State Senator from the Nineteenth senatorial district. He was 
elected to serve the district in 1915 and 1916, and again in 1927 and 1928. He 
served in the senate with courage and fidelity, and made many friends in the 
legislature whose respect and esteem he continued to enjoy after retiring to 
private life. Following the death of his brother, Mr. W.O. Holden, in 1919, he 
was Mayor of Crawfordville for several terms. He was first elected Mayor to 
fill the vacancy caused by the death of his brother, who was Mayor at the time 
of his death. His administration as Mayor was progressive and successful, and 
his voluntary retirement caused much regret among the citizens of the town. He 
never sought other public office, although he was often importuned by his many 
friends to become a candidate for Representative as well as other offices.

Mr. Holden, who was a bachelor was 72 years old. He is survived by his two 
brothers, Judge Horace M. Holden, of Atlanta, and Mr. Claude Holden, of Haines 
City, Fla., and one sister, Miss Stella Holden, of Atlanta. Also a number of 
nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Although funeral arrangements had not been definitely completed with The 
Advocate-Democrat went to press Thursday afternoon, interment will take place 
today in the Crawfordville cemetery. It is expected that an unusually large 
crowd will attend the services, as Mr. Holden was widely known throughout this 
section of the state and enjoyed the friendship of thousands of people.

The Advocate-Democrat joins the host of friends in extending to the bereaved 
family and relatives its sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sorrow.

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