04/22/2026
William E. Holder, age 71, of Joaquin, Texas, died on April 20, 2026.
He was born in Graham, Texas, in 1954 to William Nathan and Mamie Louise Holder, and attended Acorn High School in Polk County, Arkansas, before joining the U.S. Air Force.
William, who was referring to as “Bill”, “Billy” or “Goose” to his close friends and family, was preceded in death by his father, William “Wig” Nathan Holder, his mother, Mamie Louise Holder, his sister, Novelda Hannaman, his brother, Charles Nathan Holder, his sister-in-law, Sheila Holder, and his brother-in-law, Kelly Adkinson.
He is survived by:
Daughters:
Andrea “Andi” Garner (Lance) of Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Misty Brown (Duane), of Sidney, Montana
Sister, Mary Nell Adkinson, of Texarkana, Arkansas
Brother-in-law, Ray Hannaman, of West
Grandchildren:
Colton Garner and Avery Garner, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Tristin Fahrnow (McLaryn)
Tynan Fahrnow, of Sidney, Montana
Zoe Fahrnow, of Grand Forks, North Dakota
Chosen daughter, Taylor Lilley, of Cincinnati, Ohio
10 cherished nieces and nephews; and a number of other relatives.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
