John Ethan Holder

John Ethan Holder obituary, Russellville, KY

John Ethan Holder

John Holder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Summers & Son Funeral Home - Russellville on Jul. 9, 2025.

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John Ethan Holder, age 14 of Auburn, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, July 08, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky on August 23, 2010 to John Randal Holder and Londa Nacole Williamson Holder. He was a member of Woodburn Baptist Church. He was a student at Logan County High School where he was active in the Academic Team, JROTC and Archery. He was preceded in death by Maternal Great Grandparents Goldie Barton, Billie Inman and Lonnie Williamson, Sr.; Paternal Great Grandparents J.L. Williamson, Alfred Holder and Don Webb and Donnie Smith. He is survived by:
Parents ~ John Randal and Londa Nacole Holder
Maternal Grandparents ~ Carla Phipps ~ Barbourville, KY
Lonnie "Peanut" and Angie Williamson ~ Barbourville, KY
Maternal Great Grandfathers ~ Ray Phipps ~ Barbourville, KY
David Barton ~ Barbourville, KY
Paternal Grandparents ~ Randy and Beverly Holder ~ Adairville, KY
Paternal Great Grandmothers ~ Nancy Webb ~ Russellville, KY
Minnie Holder ~ Russellville, KY
Brother ~ Karter Holder
Sister ~ Emma Holder
Funeral Services for John Ethan Holder will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Summers and Son Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Phipps officiating with burial to follow in Berea Cemetery. Visitation Saturday at the funeral home will be held from 11:00 am until the service hour of 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the church of your choosing.
Pallbearers: Noah Carnal, Aidan Schmucker, Larry Cox, Jack Wimsatt, Jeremiah Williamson and Landon Buchanon
Honorary Pallbearers: Chase Young and the Logan Co. JROTC Raiders
Summers & Son Funeral Home - Russellville

210 North Thurston Drive PO Box 56, Russellville, KY 42276

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