Bob J. Holman

North Augusta, SC - Mr. Bob J. Holman, 87, loving husband of Betty Lowe Holman, entered into rest on December 10, 2023. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday afternoon, December 14th, at 1 o’clock from the Posey Funeral Chapel with Dr. Paul W. Noe officiating. Interment in Sweetwater Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening, December 13th, from 5 until 7 o’clock. Bob (Bobby Joe) was born in Dierks, Arkansas on Feb. 17, 1936, to the late Thomas Roy and Dell Hill Holman. He was the youngest of four children, with all of his siblings being at least 13-18 years older. Following the accidental death of his father in 1945, Bobby and his mother frequently moved around Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma to where work was available. Bobby changed schools at least yearly and quickly developed a determination to succeed coupled with a committed work ethic. He worked odd jobs after school and on weekends that included hauling blocks of ice and delivering pine straw. By 15, he was "in business" with a used 1939 Ford Coupe that cost $175, his first "good car deal" of hundreds to come. Bobby moved to Colorado for a Summer to apprentice as a newspaper pressman, a skill that would give him steady employment for years. He ultimately moved to Augusta, GA in 1961 after meeting his future wife, Marsha, who was from the area. Bob worked for the Augusta Chronicle for a few years and then completed business school and joined the Prudential Insurance Company, where he worked until retirement. Bob was a part-time funeral assistant at Posey Funeral Directors after retiring and greatly enjoyed the close-knit friendships he developed. Bob was an avid golfer, playing many top courses over the years including Augusta National Golf Club and Muirfield. He was also a lifelong car enthusiast, constantly looking, buying, selling, or trading (and almost always coming out ahead). He truly must have owned hundreds, maybe thousands, of vehicles over the last 70+ years. Bob was kind-hearted and loved animals, especially dogs, but the occasional cat also became a dear pal. He never hesitated to rescue or help a creature in need. Bob was caring, loyal, determined (actually, stubborn might be a more accurate description), and will be fondly remembered for his quick wit and friendly banter with everyone he met. He was completely self-made and worked hard to create a comfortable life for his family, making higher education opportunities a priority for his daughter. Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years, Marsha Metts Holman; siblings Tom Holman (Colorado), Ellen Ruth Walters (Texarkana, TX), and LuEta "Boots" Beane (Belvedere, SC); daughter-in-law Kimberly Lowe (Edgefield SC); son-in-law Mark Overstreet (Goose Creek, SC); and brother-in-law Gerald W. Metts. Bob is survived by his cherished wife of 16 years, Betty; daughter Holly E. Holman (North Augusta, SC); Betty’s children, Monica Overstreet (Modoc, SC) and Thomas Lowe (Edgefield, SC); four grandchildren: Blake (Melissa), Justin, Faith, and Christian; a great-grandchild (Sammy); a sister-in-law Linda Metts; and grand-pup, Riggs, who was his "Best Buddy". Honorary pallbearers will be Stuart Bedenbaugh, Keith Eck, Dennis Harville, Edward Petty, Frank Rogers, and Bill Scott. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Sweetwater Baptist Church, DNA/Dog Networking Agents (the group that rescued Riggs), or the charity of their choice. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta has been entrusted with the care and arrangements (803)278-1181.

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Bob J. Holman

February 17, 1936 - December 10, 2023