Kermit Alfred Holden

Kermit Alfred Holden passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of 62 years to Arlitta “Snooks” Levy Holden. Son of the late Archie Holden and Enola Pichon Holden.Beloved father of Michele Holden (Beth), Roxanne Holden and the late Kermit Holden, Jr. Grandfather of Kristopher (Karen), Jared (Marisa), Joshua and Alexandra Holden. Great grandfather of Brennan and Addison Holden and the late Grace Holden. Brother of Phyllis Mayfield (Bobby) and Yvette Fontenot and the late Troy C. Holden. Mr. Holden was a graduate of Slidell High School and played semi-pro baseball with the New Orleans Pelicans in 1948-1949. He was a retired salesman with Patterson Sales & Services and was past president of the New Orleans Petroleum Club and the original Lamplighter Club. He was a chartered member of Bayou Liberty Civic Club. He was also a co-founder of the Terrytown Volunteer Fire Department and past chairman of the board. Mr. Kermit loved to fish, hunt and golf. He was a member of the BASS club, the N.O. Petroleum Golf Association and the Lafitte Fishing Club. Kermit will be especially missed as the life of the party who came up with the best jokes, while playing his banjo and guitar. He was honored to be the Master of Ceremonies for many occasions. A native of Slidell, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the funeral mass in the chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Thursday, October 13,2011 at 3 PM. Interment will be private. Visitation will be on Thursday from 11 AM until 3 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Heart Association, 110 Veterans Blvd., Suite 160, Metairie, LA 70005 or call 504.830.2300 or the ALS Association Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter, P.O.Box 66825, Baton Rouge, LA 70869, in his name are preferred. For further funeral information or directions, please call Mothe Funeral Home at 504.366.4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.