James Hulen Holder

James Hulen Holder, 84 of Smiths Grove, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born to the late Paul Holder and Pauline Holder. Preceding him in death was his wife, Della Jaggers; sister, Chrise Erving, and son Kelly Holder. James worked in law enforcement and served as the Edmonson County Sheriff. He also served in the U.S. Army.

 Leaving to cherish his memory are Children:  Russell Holder, James Holder, Jr., Kelly Holder, Deborah Bowes and Jennifer Justak.  Grandchildren: Ashley Bartashius, Cayla Huges, Erica Holder, Shai Stark, Robert Holder, Laurie Holder, Adam Bullen (Kristin), K. Heather Reed (Justin), Jessica Campbell, Michelle Holder, Joshua Holder, Loranne Dwyer, Joesph Langolf, Janie Gutierrez, Corey Justak, Chad Justak, and Eugene Justak. Great Grandchildren: Rily Bartashius, Payton Bartashius, Zachery Perez, Jaden Huges, Lexis Huges, Bentley Huges, Martel Holder, Christopher Nation, Levi Russell, Adam Guevara, Austin Holder, Kylene Holder, Daniel Holder, Gage, Kealii, Elyse, A. Byers, Colt, Jacob Denison, Jazmyn Holder, Julian Holder, David Wheeler, Gage Wheeler, Samuel Wheeler, Deborah Denison, Mathew Damian Holder, Darren Holder, Coda Dwyer, Chayton Dwyer, Sierra, Savannah, Robert Gutierrez, Alecia Gutierrez, Olivia Gutierrez, Hailey Justak, Jersey Poeta, Janessa Justak, Bella Justak, Alley, Brooklyn Justak, Landon Justak, Ellie Justak, Ayden Justak, Audrey Justak. Great Great Grandchildren: Ace, Ryder, Hayzleigh, Aspen, Angel Holder, Owen Johnson, Eric Schreiber, Brinley Schreiber, Eli Schreiber, Noah Schreiber, and Brayden Zuklin. Half-brother: Mike Hagan and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral for James will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Hardy & Son Funeral Homes, Bowling Green Chapel. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Plum Springs Cemetery. Arrangements have been under the direction of Hardy & Son Funeral Home.