Albert (Barty) Byron Holder

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Albert (Barty) Byron Holder, age 90 of Dawsonville, Georgia, formerly from Jackson County.  Mr. Holder passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.  Mr. Holder was born March 20, 1932, in Jackson County, he is the son of the late Earnest and Ole Mae Holder.

Mr. Holder served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956 when he was honorably discharged.  Mr. Holder was a member of the Dawsonville Baptist Church and for years served as a Victims Assistance Advocate for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).  Mr. Holder retired from Ryerson in March of 1994.  He enjoyed listening to gospel music.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Holder is preceded in death by his wife of fifty eight years, Dorothy Holder, son, Larry Holder, grandson, Vince Hardy and brothers, Jack Holder, Baxter Holder and Brahman Holder.

Survivors include son and daughter in law, Steven and Patti Jo Holder both of Cumming; five grandchildren, Katie Hardy, Libby Jo Holder, Zebulon Holder, Cannon Hunter and Chezleigh Rakestraw, sister Irene Hackett, sister in laws, Edna Crandall and Wilma Holder, brother in law Fred Lee and a host of nieces and nephws.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 12:30 – 2:00 P.M. at Evans Funeral Home, with a graveside service at 3:00 P.M. at the Jackson Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia.  706-367-5467      

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