Rev. Edward M. Holston was born in Covert, Mich., June 13, 1871, the son of William Fitz Henry and Alice (Bunnell) Holston. As a child he lived in Chicago, Ill., and Walworth, Wis. He was graduated from the Walworth High school and received a teacher's certificate from the Whitewater, Wis., Normal School. For several years he taught in rural schools near Walworth and was also engaged in the real estate business there. From 1907 to 1919, he was publisher of the "Journal-Telephone," a weekly newspaper at Milton Junction, Wis. In 1922, Mr. Holston was ordained to the ministry at the Walworth Seventh Day Baptist Church by Rev. Simeon Babcock, who had baptized him and performed his marriage ceremony. He served as field secretary for the Sabbath School Board from 1919 to 1924. From 1924 to 1929, he was pastor of the Dodge Center Seventh Day Baptist Church; and the following three years were spent at McAllen, Tex., where he operated a fruit farm until coming to Battle Creek in 1932. As secretary of the Sabbath School Board, Mr. Holston was instrumental in starting Vacation Bible Schools in the denomination. He also took the lead, about five years ago, in establishing the Battle Creek Church's summer camp for children at Cotton Lake. This camp now bears his name, known as Holston Camp. He was a singer and artist, and participated extensively for many years in both Church quartets and local choral groups. He was a former member of the Battle Creek Torch Club. He served as pastor of the Battle Creek Seventh Day Baptist Church from 1932 until March of 1941. He was elected president of the Battle Creek Ministerial Association in June, 1940, was vice-president of General Conference in 1939-40, and as president he presided at General Conference sessions held in Denver, Colo., in August, 1941. Since his retirement from pastoral work, Mr. Holston had been engaged in the real estate business, and with Mrs. Holston, had spent the last two winters in Florida. He married Helen Clarke of Walworth, Wis., November 30, 1893, and they were the parents of a daughter, Mrs. R. T. (Doris) Fetherston. Mrs. Holston died August 11, 1926, at Dodge Center, Minn. Mr. Holston married Miss Anna L. Wells of Dodge Center, May 26, 1927. Mr. Holston suffered poor health during his later years, and was critically ill for about six weeks prior to August 3, 1947, when the Lord rewarded him with rest and peace. A funeral service was held in the Battle Creek Seventh Day Baptist Church on Tuesday, August 5, at 4:30 p.m., conducted by Pastor Alton L. Wheeler and Rev. Henry N. Jordon. The following day a graveside service was conducted at Walworth, Wis., by Rev. Carroll L. Hill, president of Milton College. A fitting testimony of his life may be expressed in the words of the Apostle Paul, found in 2 Timothy 4: 7: "I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." [A. L. W. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 143, No 11, p 195, Sep. 15, 1947. transcribed by Jon Saunders, contributor 47674050]