Virgil Paul Holden Jr.

Virgil “Paul” Holden, Jr., born on May 30, 1937, in Big Spring, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, in Slaughter, Louisiana. He spent the last six months of his life at Grace Health and Rehabilitation, having moved to Baton Rouge in 2020 after living in many cities and states throughout his lifetime.

On September 27, 1962, Paul married Reba Claudine “Dean” Ellington and embraced the role of stepfather to Homer Youngblood, Tina Youngblood Logan, and Ron Youngblood. Together, Paul and Dean expanded their family with two daughters, Stephanie Holden Olin and Denise Holden Saia. Paul was a devoted husband and father who brought love and strength to his family. His children remember him as the best father anyone could ask for.

A welder by trade, Paul was a man of many talents who approached life with skill and determination. Those who knew him admired his dedication to his work and his ability to master whatever he set his mind to. Paul also served in the United States Air Force from October 1956 to October 1960.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil P. Holden, Sr., and Bettie Ruthe Hargrove Holden; his beloved wife of 55 years, Reba Claudine (Dean) Holden; his daughter, Cecilia Renee Holden Barraza; his son, Ricky Paul Holden; and his sister, Beverly Kay Holden Odom. 

He is survived by his children, Homer Youngblood (Angelika); Tina Youngblood Logan; Ron Youngblood (Xiomara); Stephanie Holden Olin; Denise Holden Saia (Matthew); several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Resthaven Funeral Home at 11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Paul’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.