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Laura Brody

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Nov 11, 2011, 7:07:43 PM11/11/11
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Today is a very sad day for all of us who knew and loved Rick Holder.
He died sometime during the night. Details of his death will come out
soon enough, but I choose to remember how he lived and the light he
brought to so many of our lives. There are no words to describe the
sadness I feel for his family and the friends who loved him so dearly.
He was a remarkable human being in his kindness and dedication to our
community and to everyone he touched. It is hard for me to imagine a
world without Rick.

Doug Grimes

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Nov 11, 2011, 7:18:58 PM11/11/11
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Terrible loss. Otherwise I'm too stunned and at a loss for words.

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laura pressly

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Nov 11, 2011, 7:32:56 PM11/11/11
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A sad day, indeed.Rick will be missed by many,but how fortunate we are to have known him.My thoughts and prayers are with his family

Loring Rivers

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Nov 11, 2011, 8:52:27 PM11/11/11
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Rick will be missed by family and friends. I am sorry to hear this. May God Bless his family as they try to make it through a very difficult time.

Always,

Loring

Laura Brody

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Nov 11, 2011, 9:52:56 PM11/11/11
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Nov 11, 2011, 11:39:27 PM11/11/11
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My condolences to the family and friends of Ricky. May peace surround them.
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Elizabeth Samuels

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Nov 12, 2011, 12:18:22 PM11/12/11
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Laura- thanks so much for letting us know about Rick. He was one of the greatest guys I have ever known in my life -always smiling, laughing and having a great story to share.He was one of the first friends to welcome me to Kinston and I will never forget- his kindness and great sense of humor. The news of his death is so shocking I just cannot believe it. My heart and prayers go out to his family and loved ones.  Please keep us updated. Thanks Liz
 
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tjd

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Nov 12, 2011, 12:38:47 PM11/12/11
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Dear Laura, I'm sure we all share the sadness of this devastating news.
Ricky was one of the finest human beings and best friends I've ever known.
No need to imagine a world without Rick, we're fortunate to have shared
this one with him. I'll miss him like a brother. Best to all, Jimmy
Dickerson


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Laura Powell

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Nov 12, 2011, 2:54:59 PM11/12/11
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we are all still in disbelief that Rick is gone from us and we are really sad for his loss and for Ricks family and many friends .love and prayers to Beth and all of you .my love to all ,laura

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Dennis

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Nov 12, 2011, 4:16:26 PM11/12/11
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Rick's loss has rocked those who knew him to the core. We are all so used to him being the one to make these announcements that's is deeply disturbing to read this news. My heart and prayers go out to Ricks family and friends for this terrible loss.
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Nov 12, 2011, 4:30:38 PM11/12/11
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So sad to hear of Rick's passing Love and prayers to his family and close friends. Evelyne.
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John

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Nov 12, 2011, 8:59:27 PM11/12/11
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We have all lost  a kind and good friend. Terry Tripp
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Marvin Rouse

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Nov 12, 2011, 9:31:49 PM11/12/11
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 I did not know Rick as well as some as since high school we only talked to 2 to 3 times. We found we shared relationships through others we had met in our separate  occupations and found we had similar interests. Our  calendars kept interfering with our plan to have that drink at the Farmer and the Chef (?).

  May God’s Peace be with his Family and Friends.

  Marvin E. Rouse

 


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We have all lost  a kind and good friend. Terry Tripp

 

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So sad to hear of Rick's passing Love and prayers to his family and close friends. Evelyne.

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laura pressly

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Nov 12, 2011, 10:26:24 PM11/12/11
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For those who are interested in Rick 's funeral arrangements, I have received this info tonight.The visitation is at First Presbyterian Church, Tuesday 6-8, & the funeral is on Wed. at 11:00. Please check just in case there is a change.
We all need to come together to celebrate Rick's life.

Judy Jones

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Nov 13, 2011, 12:18:04 PM11/13/11
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I am so sorry to learn of Rick's passing.  I know we all share the same memories of the wonderful guy who was a friend to all.  My heart goes out to his family and I pray for their comfort and strength.  The world has lost a very good man.
Judy Olsen Jones 

Jimmy Rochelle

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Nov 13, 2011, 5:06:40 PM11/13/11
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unreal

I was driving through South Carolina coastal plain last week on the
way to Myrtle Beach and saw all the cotton ready for harvest..
I thought about Ricky and his work with L. Harvey.
I recalled the most recent conversations with him about Felix and my
Dad. These were during our reunion.
I just naturally broke in to a grin at the thought of him.

As I was coming down from a deer stand this afternoon Danny Bell
called me and gave me the news. We both reveled in Ricky's warmth and
caring nature. He was the first person to get with Danny when the web
site and reunion came up. He made Danny feel welcome and at home.
We all have suffered a loss. Who's gonna drive the bus now?

My deepest sympathies to his family, coworkers, and to those of you
that I know were closer to him than I.
He is already missed.

Love to all you guys
JR


On Nov 13, 12:18 pm, "Judy Jones" <jjones...@suddenlink.net> wrote:
> I am so sorry to learn of Rick's passing.  I know we all share the same memories of the wonderful guy who was a friend to all.  My heart goes out to his family and I pray for their comfort and strength.  The world has lost a very good man.
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