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Velma (Holder) King Obituary
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Velma (Holder) King

April 12, 1950 - December 22, 2025

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Velma (Holder) King Obituary

Velma Holder King of South Pittsburg passed away, Monday, Dec. 22, surrounded by her loving family. Velma worked for many years at Long John’s Silvers in Kimball before retiring as a sales associate from Walmart. Velma's greatest treasure in life was her family.


She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, John Edward King and her daughter Frances King Hayes. Her parents: Nathan and Cleo Holder, two sisters: Geneva Totherow and Tressie Phillips; one brother Donnie Holder.


Velma is survived by her 3 sons: David King, Doug King (Danielle Brown), and Daniel & Neeka King, and her daughter, Cindy & Jasmine King. One brother, Rickey Holder & her grandchildren: Levi Brown, Madison Byrd, Jacob Hayes, Olivia Hayes, Gabe Hayes, Ambreen King, Evelyn King, Andrew King, Colt Cochran & Jayson Cochran.


Special family friend Amy Templeton will give tribute.


Family will accept friends Tuesday, Dec. 23, from 4-8pm and Wednesday, Dec. 24, from 10-12pm.


Funeral Service Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 12PM in the chapel of Jasper Memorial Funeral Home


Arrangements entrusted to Jasper Memorial Funeral Home 150 Cornerstone Dr. Jasper, TN. 37347 423-942-7777

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Velma Holder King of South Pittsburg passed away, Monday, Dec. 22, surrounded by her loving family. Velma worked for many years at Long John’s Silvers in Kimball before retiring as a sales associate from Walmart. Velma's greatest treasure in life was her family.


She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, John Edward

Events

Visitation

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Jasper Memorial Funeral Home

150 Cornerstone Drive Jasper, TN 37347

Visitation

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Jasper Memorial Funeral Home

150 Cornerstone Drive Jasper, TN 37347

Funeral Service

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

12:00 pm

Jasper Memorial Funeral Home

150 Cornerstone Drive Jasper, TN 37347