Joseph Holman

Mr. Joseph "Joe" Rufus Holman age 77, of West Jefferson, NC died on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Holman was born on July 19, 1933 in Ashe County, NC to James and Roseallie Roten Holman.  Mr. Holman was preceded in death by Brothers: Ralph, Kelly & Vernon Holman and sister, Anna Petty. He was a caring husband to Dottie for 47 years.  He loved attending Bald Mountain Baptist Church.  He loved reading western books and was involved in a polio support group. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at 12:00 PM at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. J. D. Walton & Bro. Steven Clark. Burial will follow in J.G. Hodgson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM prior to the service. Mr. Holman is survived by: his wife, Dottie Holman and several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made tothe family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC  28694. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website at badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Holman's arrangements.