Phil Holden

Phil Duane Holden, 71, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, September 11, 2014, at his home after a long illness. Born August 29, 1943, in Union, SC, he was the son of the late Ralph Holden and Ethel O'Dell Holden Kempel. Mr. Holden was a member of Park Hills Baptist Church, a graduate of the University of South Carolina, 1967, and an avid Gamecock supporter. He was the founder and owner of Holden's Ranch Restaurant for over 33 years, retiring in 2010. Survivors include his son, Tim (Gina) Holden of Wake Forest, NC; his daughter, Lizzy (Steven) Holden-Robinette of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren, Greyson, Gigi, Graham, Ellie, Lydia, and Brandon Holden, all of Wake Forest, NC; a sister, Diane (Monty) King of Spartanburg, SC; and brothers, Alan Holden of Spartanburg, SC, and Ken (Beth) Holden of Georgetown, KY. Visitation will be 1:00-2:30 PM Sunday, September 14, 2014, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 PM, at the Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Monty King and the Rev. Ken D. Holden. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307. Pallbearers are Chris King, Bryan King, Greyson Holden, Graham Holden, Jay Allen, and Robert Burnette. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Interim Healthcare Hospice, 155 Deacon-Tiller Court, Duncan, SC 29334; Gibbs Cancer Center, SRMC Foundation, 101 East Wood Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303; or Mobile Meals Service, PO Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304. The family is at the home of Diane and Monty King, 707 Mt. Zion Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Phil Duane Holden please visit our Sympathy Store.