Virgil Cloyce Holder

December 16, 1933 - December 8, 2020

Mr. Virgil Cloyce Holder, age 86, of Ripley, TN passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Virgil was born December 16, 1933 in Blackrock, AR. He is the son of the late Wyman and the late Zanna (Clement) Holder. Mr. Cloyce served in the armed forces and was owner and operator of Holder's Candy Wholesale. He is survived by his wife: Daisy Alice (Langly) Holder of Ripley, TN, one daughter: Bernice (Guinn) Hodges of Milan, TN and one son: Marshall "Mark" (Sharrye) Holder of Hickory Withe, TN. Mr. Cloyce was preceded in death by three sisters; Merle Robertson, Julia Hall, and Charlotte Boren, and two Brother’s; Dee Holder and Billy Wayne Holder. He also leaves behind four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 10 at Grace Bible Baptist Church, 8000 HWY 51 N., Halls, TN with Bro. Guinn Holder and Bro. Dennis Lemons officiating with burial to follow in Friendship cemetery. Family has asked in lieu of flowers donations be made to The Alzheimer's Association. Calling hours will be Thursday, December 10 from 12:00 Noon until service time at Grace Bible Baptist Church. Due to COVID 19 restrictions: social distancing, hand sanitizer and face masks are required. There will be no receiving lines after the service. While we understand your condolences and love for this family desire to be expressed, the family understands that it is best to wait until this can be done safely. These small steps could literally save the life of someone dear to you. Thank you in advance for your help to stop the spread of this virus. Ty Brasfield , Halls Funeral Home