ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: HOLDSWORTH, EDWIN F. "EDDIE", JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Slidell, La.

Died Sunday, May 20, 2012

======================================================================= 
Copyright.  All rights reserved.
http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml
======================================================================= 
NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be
included with the record. 
=========================================================== 

HOLDSWORTH, EDWIN F. "EDDIE", JR.
(November 6, 1927 - May 20, 2012)

==========
A photo is available for this file. Please go to
http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2012/st1205.htm 
and click to view list of photos.
==========

EDWIN F. “EDDIE” HOLDSWORTH, JR., of Pearl River, LA, passed away on Sunday, 
May 20, 2012 at his home.

Beloved husband of Carol McKean Holdsworth for the past 53 years.
Father of Edwin Holdsworth, III, Dr. Carolyn Holdsworth, Mark Holdsworth and 
the late Michael Holdsworth.
Son of the late Edwin F., Sr. and Lilly Parker Holdsworth.
Brother of Edith Cocran and the late John Holdsworth and Violet Kelly.
Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 1 late grandson, 4 great grandchildren and 
also numerous nieces and nephews.

Age 84 years; a native of Slidell, LA and a resident of Pearl River for 46 
years. 
Eddie graduated from Slidell High School in 1945 and served his country in the 
US Navy during WWII. 
He was the owner and operator of Eddie’s Exxon on Front Street in Slidell, LA 
and was active in the St. Tammany Youth Livestock Association. 
Throughout his life, Eddie had a passion for Thoroughbred Horse racing and LSU 
football.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at 
HONAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, 
LA on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm and on Thursday morning 
from 9:00am until 10:00am. 
Funeral services will begin at 10:00am. 
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. 

Donations to First Baptist Church of Pearl River, LA Building Fund at 64541 
Hwy. 3081, Pearl River, LA 70452 is preferred, in lieu of flowers. 

Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.

U.S. Veteran
===================