James "Jim" Holder

James David “Jim” Holder, 77 of Brookport, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY after a long illness.

A graveside service with Masonic Rites will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 26, 2023 in Pell Cemetery with masonic rites. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.

Jim was a retired employee from the State of Illinois. He was a member of Brookport First Baptist Church. He was member for over 38 years of the Masonic Order (Farmers Lodge No. 771 of Bay City/New Liberty) and a life-long member of the National Rifle Association. Jim loved to hunt and fish and was a proud American with the heart of a soldier.

Jim is survived by his beloved and now grieving dog, Chico and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Holder; mother, Louise (Hall) Holder Todd and stepfather, Bob Todd.

Expressions of sympathy may be given to Project Hope Humane Society, P.O. Box 125, Metropolis, IL 62960 or the National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Arrangements are entrusted to Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.

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