Frank Lynn Holder was a Dallas firefighter who was called on for advice, whether for battling a multiple-alarm blaze or planning construction of Dallas’ High Five interchange.
Holder, 61, died Wednesday at Baylor University Medical Center of acute myeloid leukemia.
Services for the retired fire lieutenant will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Lake Pointe Church auditorium, 701 E. Interstate 30 in Rockwall.
Born and raised in Greenville, Holder had wanted to be a Dallas firefighter since high school, said his wife, Janice Holder of Rockwall.
In high school, Holder worked for a Dallas firefighter from Greenville who had a fence building business. Holder would spend the night at a fire station when there was a fence building job in Dallas.
“He just loved that lifestyle. ... He just thought it was the greatest job ever,” Janice Holder said. “That’s all he ever wanted to do.”
Holder attended East Texas State University (now Texas A&M-Commerce) and joined the Dallas department in 1974.
“It’s hard to tell you all the things he did,” said Mike Tunnell, a retired Dallas Fire Department captain.
Holder was a driver for several chiefs, a role that includes helping manage multiple-alarm fires. A chief’s driver coordinates what companies are already involved and the fire companies that could be summoned for support.
“Lynn always stayed real, real calm in those times,” Tunnell said.
Her husband helped implement the department’s incident command system for managing large fires, Janice Holder said.
Holder’s input also was sought for planning construction projects, including North Central Expressway and LBJ Freeway. Because his station backed up to North Central between Coit Road and Forest Lane, he helped project managers understand how construction might affect fire protection.
He also worked closely with top security personnel at Texas Instruments Inc.
“They worked hand-in-hand on preparation of any big event they might have,” Janice Holder said.
Holder didn’t want to retire until the planning of LBJ was complete, Tunnell said.
And, Holder was a department resource.
“If I had a question I always knew to call Lynn and he would know the answer almost always without looking up rules and regs,” Tunnell said. “If I couldn’t find it, I knew I could call on him.”
Holder retired in 2011.
In addition to his wife, Holder is survived by two sons, Jacob Holder of Hurst and Blake Holder of Rockwall; his mother, Doris Holder of Arlington; two brothers, Mike Holder of Coppell and Jon Holder of Arlington; and two grandchildren.
The Dallas Morning News
By JOE SIMNACHER
Staff Writer
Published: 16 October 2015 11:13 PM
Frank Lynn Holder, age 61 of Rockwall, TX, formerly a 36 year resident of Rowlett, TX, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in Dallas, TX. He was born January 14, 1954 in Greenville, TX, to Clyde “Cecil” Holder and Doris “Marchetta” (Cook) Holder. Frank was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He worked as a firefighter with the Dallas Fire Department for more than 37 years before retiring. Frank was a member of Lake Pointe Church.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years: Janice (Young) Holder of Rockwall, TX; children: Jacob Holder & wife Megan of Hurst, TX, and Blake Holder of Rockwall; grandchildren: Hannah and Jude Holder; special extended family: Beau Jackson & wife Amanda of Rockwall and their children: Braleigh and Maci Jackson; mother; Doris Holder of Arlington, TX; brothers: Mike Holder & wife Connie of Coppell, TX, and Jon Holder & wife Joni of Arlington, TX; nieces and nephews: Scott Holder & wife Rhonda, Shelly Holder, Shelby Frasier & husband Mike, Corey Pegg & husband Pete, Amanda Holder and Meredith Holder; and many other loving family members. Frank was preceded in death by his father; and brother: Don Holder.
Funeral services will be held 1:00pm, Monday, October 19, 2015 at Lake Pointe Church Auditorium, 701 E. I-30, Rockwall, TX, with DRFFA Chaplain Denny Burris officiating.
From: Resthaven Funeral Home
Holder, 61, died Wednesday at Baylor University Medical Center of acute myeloid leukemia.
Services for the retired fire lieutenant will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Lake Pointe Church auditorium, 701 E. Interstate 30 in Rockwall.
Born and raised in Greenville, Holder had wanted to be a Dallas firefighter since high school, said his wife, Janice Holder of Rockwall.
In high school, Holder worked for a Dallas firefighter from Greenville who had a fence building business. Holder would spend the night at a fire station when there was a fence building job in Dallas.
“He just loved that lifestyle. ... He just thought it was the greatest job ever,” Janice Holder said. “That’s all he ever wanted to do.”
Holder attended East Texas State University (now Texas A&M-Commerce) and joined the Dallas department in 1974.
“It’s hard to tell you all the things he did,” said Mike Tunnell, a retired Dallas Fire Department captain.
Holder was a driver for several chiefs, a role that includes helping manage multiple-alarm fires. A chief’s driver coordinates what companies are already involved and the fire companies that could be summoned for support.
“Lynn always stayed real, real calm in those times,” Tunnell said.
Her husband helped implement the department’s incident command system for managing large fires, Janice Holder said.
Holder’s input also was sought for planning construction projects, including North Central Expressway and LBJ Freeway. Because his station backed up to North Central between Coit Road and Forest Lane, he helped project managers understand how construction might affect fire protection.
He also worked closely with top security personnel at Texas Instruments Inc.
“They worked hand-in-hand on preparation of any big event they might have,” Janice Holder said.
Holder didn’t want to retire until the planning of LBJ was complete, Tunnell said.
And, Holder was a department resource.
“If I had a question I always knew to call Lynn and he would know the answer almost always without looking up rules and regs,” Tunnell said. “If I couldn’t find it, I knew I could call on him.”
Holder retired in 2011.
In addition to his wife, Holder is survived by two sons, Jacob Holder of Hurst and Blake Holder of Rockwall; his mother, Doris Holder of Arlington; two brothers, Mike Holder of Coppell and Jon Holder of Arlington; and two grandchildren.
The Dallas Morning News
By JOE SIMNACHER
Staff Writer
Published: 16 October 2015 11:13 PM
Frank Lynn Holder, age 61 of Rockwall, TX, formerly a 36 year resident of Rowlett, TX, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in Dallas, TX. He was born January 14, 1954 in Greenville, TX, to Clyde “Cecil” Holder and Doris “Marchetta” (Cook) Holder. Frank was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He worked as a firefighter with the Dallas Fire Department for more than 37 years before retiring. Frank was a member of Lake Pointe Church.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years: Janice (Young) Holder of Rockwall, TX; children: Jacob Holder & wife Megan of Hurst, TX, and Blake Holder of Rockwall; grandchildren: Hannah and Jude Holder; special extended family: Beau Jackson & wife Amanda of Rockwall and their children: Braleigh and Maci Jackson; mother; Doris Holder of Arlington, TX; brothers: Mike Holder & wife Connie of Coppell, TX, and Jon Holder & wife Joni of Arlington, TX; nieces and nephews: Scott Holder & wife Rhonda, Shelly Holder, Shelby Frasier & husband Mike, Corey Pegg & husband Pete, Amanda Holder and Meredith Holder; and many other loving family members. Frank was preceded in death by his father; and brother: Don Holder.
Funeral services will be held 1:00pm, Monday, October 19, 2015 at Lake Pointe Church Auditorium, 701 E. I-30, Rockwall, TX, with DRFFA Chaplain Denny Burris officiating.
From: Resthaven Funeral Home
Frank Lynn Holder was a Dallas firefighter who was called on for advice, whether for battling a multiple-alarm blaze or planning construction of Dallas’ High Five interchange.
Holder, 61, died Wednesday at Baylor University Medical Center of acute myeloid leukemia.
Services for the retired fire lieutenant will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Lake Pointe Church auditorium, 701 E. Interstate 30 in Rockwall.
Born and raised in Greenville, Holder had wanted to be a Dallas firefighter since high school, said his wife, Janice Holder of Rockwall.
In high school, Holder worked for a Dallas firefighter from Greenville who had a fence building business. Holder would spend the night at a fire station when there was a fence building job in Dallas.
“He just loved that lifestyle. ... He just thought it was the greatest job ever,” Janice Holder said. “That’s all he ever wanted to do.”
Holder attended East Texas State University (now Texas A&M-Commerce) and joined the Dallas department in 1974.
“It’s hard to tell you all the things he did,” said Mike Tunnell, a retired Dallas Fire Department captain.
Holder was a driver for several chiefs, a role that includes helping manage multiple-alarm fires. A chief’s driver coordinates what companies are already involved and the fire companies that could be summoned for support.
“Lynn always stayed real, real calm in those times,” Tunnell said.
Her husband helped implement the department’s incident command system for managing large fires, Janice Holder said.
Holder’s input also was sought for planning construction projects, including North Central Expressway and LBJ Freeway. Because his station backed up to North Central between Coit Road and Forest Lane, he helped project managers understand how construction might affect fire protection.
He also worked closely with top security personnel at Texas Instruments Inc.
“They worked hand-in-hand on preparation of any big event they might have,” Janice Holder said.
Holder didn’t want to retire until the planning of LBJ was complete, Tunnell said.
And, Holder was a department resource.
“If I had a question I always knew to call Lynn and he would know the answer almost always without looking up rules and regs,” Tunnell said. “If I couldn’t find it, I knew I could call on him.”
Holder retired in 2011.
In addition to his wife, Holder is survived by two sons, Jacob Holder of Hurst and Blake Holder of Rockwall; his mother, Doris Holder of Arlington; two brothers, Mike Holder of Coppell and Jon Holder of Arlington; and two grandchildren.
The Dallas Morning News
By JOE SIMNACHER
Staff Writer
Published: 16 October 2015 11:13 PM
Frank Lynn Holder, age 61 of Rockwall, TX, formerly a 36 year resident of Rowlett, TX, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in Dallas, TX. He was born January 14, 1954 in Greenville, TX, to Clyde “Cecil” Holder and Doris “Marchetta” (Cook) Holder. Frank was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He worked as a firefighter with the Dallas Fire Department for more than 37 years before retiring. Frank was a member of Lake Pointe Church.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years: Janice (Young) Holder of Rockwall, TX; children: Jacob Holder & wife Megan of Hurst, TX, and Blake Holder of Rockwall; grandchildren: Hannah and Jude Holder; special extended family: Beau Jackson & wife Amanda of Rockwall and their children: Braleigh and Maci Jackson; mother; Doris Holder of Arlington, TX; brothers: Mike Holder & wife Connie of Coppell, TX, and Jon Holder & wife Joni of Arlington, TX; nieces and nephews: Scott Holder & wife Rhonda, Shelly Holder, Shelby Frasier & husband Mike, Corey Pegg & husband Pete, Amanda Holder and Meredith Holder; and many other loving family members. Frank was preceded in death by his father; and brother: Don Holder.
Funeral services will be held 1:00pm, Monday, October 19, 2015 at Lake Pointe Church Auditorium, 701 E. I-30, Rockwall, TX, with DRFFA Chaplain Denny Burris officiating.
From: Resthaven Funeral Home
Holder, 61, died Wednesday at Baylor University Medical Center of acute myeloid leukemia.
Services for the retired fire lieutenant will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Lake Pointe Church auditorium, 701 E. Interstate 30 in Rockwall.
Born and raised in Greenville, Holder had wanted to be a Dallas firefighter since high school, said his wife, Janice Holder of Rockwall.
In high school, Holder worked for a Dallas firefighter from Greenville who had a fence building business. Holder would spend the night at a fire station when there was a fence building job in Dallas.
“He just loved that lifestyle. ... He just thought it was the greatest job ever,” Janice Holder said. “That’s all he ever wanted to do.”
Holder attended East Texas State University (now Texas A&M-Commerce) and joined the Dallas department in 1974.
“It’s hard to tell you all the things he did,” said Mike Tunnell, a retired Dallas Fire Department captain.
Holder was a driver for several chiefs, a role that includes helping manage multiple-alarm fires. A chief’s driver coordinates what companies are already involved and the fire companies that could be summoned for support.
“Lynn always stayed real, real calm in those times,” Tunnell said.
Her husband helped implement the department’s incident command system for managing large fires, Janice Holder said.
Holder’s input also was sought for planning construction projects, including North Central Expressway and LBJ Freeway. Because his station backed up to North Central between Coit Road and Forest Lane, he helped project managers understand how construction might affect fire protection.
He also worked closely with top security personnel at Texas Instruments Inc.
“They worked hand-in-hand on preparation of any big event they might have,” Janice Holder said.
Holder didn’t want to retire until the planning of LBJ was complete, Tunnell said.
And, Holder was a department resource.
“If I had a question I always knew to call Lynn and he would know the answer almost always without looking up rules and regs,” Tunnell said. “If I couldn’t find it, I knew I could call on him.”
Holder retired in 2011.
In addition to his wife, Holder is survived by two sons, Jacob Holder of Hurst and Blake Holder of Rockwall; his mother, Doris Holder of Arlington; two brothers, Mike Holder of Coppell and Jon Holder of Arlington; and two grandchildren.
The Dallas Morning News
By JOE SIMNACHER
Staff Writer
Published: 16 October 2015 11:13 PM
Frank Lynn Holder, age 61 of Rockwall, TX, formerly a 36 year resident of Rowlett, TX, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in Dallas, TX. He was born January 14, 1954 in Greenville, TX, to Clyde “Cecil” Holder and Doris “Marchetta” (Cook) Holder. Frank was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He worked as a firefighter with the Dallas Fire Department for more than 37 years before retiring. Frank was a member of Lake Pointe Church.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years: Janice (Young) Holder of Rockwall, TX; children: Jacob Holder & wife Megan of Hurst, TX, and Blake Holder of Rockwall; grandchildren: Hannah and Jude Holder; special extended family: Beau Jackson & wife Amanda of Rockwall and their children: Braleigh and Maci Jackson; mother; Doris Holder of Arlington, TX; brothers: Mike Holder & wife Connie of Coppell, TX, and Jon Holder & wife Joni of Arlington, TX; nieces and nephews: Scott Holder & wife Rhonda, Shelly Holder, Shelby Frasier & husband Mike, Corey Pegg & husband Pete, Amanda Holder and Meredith Holder; and many other loving family members. Frank was preceded in death by his father; and brother: Don Holder.
Funeral services will be held 1:00pm, Monday, October 19, 2015 at Lake Pointe Church Auditorium, 701 E. I-30, Rockwall, TX, with DRFFA Chaplain Denny Burris officiating.
From: Resthaven Funeral Home
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