Gerald W. Holden, age 85, 10 Orchard Lane, Huntington died at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday (April 8, 2008) at the Heritage Pointe, Warren, IN.

     Mr. Holden retired as a zone manager for Goodyear, Uniroyal, and General Tire Companies. Prior, he taught four years at Scott High School in LaGrange County.  He was a 50 year member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Huntington.

     Gerald was born on August 26, 1922, in Topeka, IN the son of Russell and Ethel (Phillips) Holden. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1940 and earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in 1947 and his Masters Degree in 1951 from Indiana University.  He was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity and a pole-vaulter for the Indiana University Track Team.  He also served as a sergeant with the Army during W.W. II.  Gerald married Sarah Price on December 11, 1948 in Topeka, IN and she preceded him in death on October 11, 2003.

     Survivors include his son – William G. Holden of Huntington; two daughters – Cynthia K. (Ron) Crist  and Jeanne A. Coons both of Huntington; three brothers – Ronald Holden, Byron Holden, and Nolan Holden all of Goshen; two sisters – Betty (Leroy) Weaver and Eva (Delbert) Miller both of Goshen.  Four grandchildren – Michael (Bethany) Crist of Huntington, Matthew Crist of Roanoke, Marcus Crist of West LaFayette, Lindsay (Justin) Coons Chaple  of Muncie and three great-grandchildren – Julia Crist, Emily Crist, and Sarah Crist all of Huntington.  Two sisters, Mary Ellen Fought and Burneta Hartman, preceded him in death.

     There will be no visitation or funeral services.  Burial will be in the Eden Cemetery in Topeka, IN at a later date.

     Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN  46750.