Obituary of Charles E. Holder

Charles E."Chuck" Holder, 83, of Lakewood, NY passed on December 17, 2016 at 6:10 PM. Chuck was born on October 11, 1933 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late John and Linnie Winker Holder. He graduated from Niagara University in 1957 and went on to be the controller for several local companies including Welch's, Falconer Plate Glass and Jamestown Sterling. He later went on to be the financial planner for Symposium, a national company which hosts conventions for the medical field. He is survived by a daughter , Lori Holder Radack and husband Jeff of Lakewood, a son Charles J. Holder and wife Lori of Bemus Point; grandchildren Lindsey Eckman of Frewsburg, Kyle and Erin Radack of Lakewood, and Justin Holder of Vail, Colorodo and great- grandchildren, Kendall and Austin Eckman. Preceded in death by a brother Jackie on June 16, 1994. Charles contracted polio at the age of three and spent many childhood years in Buffalo's Children's Hospital in the early experimental stages of therapy. He overcame his disability to become an avid bowler, golfer and softball player and never let his bum leg keep him from enjoying life. He was a very gregarious and loved his friends at the Lakewood Legion #1286 in which he was a member. Sharing stories of his grandchildren's sporting accomplishments gave him great pride. Chuck was always a good service of jokes for everyone. The family will be present to receive family and friends Tuesday, December 20, 2016 from 4PM to 6PM in the Hubert Funeral Home and Cremation Services. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Niagara Falls Memorial Park, Military Rd. Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Susan's Center 31 Water St. Jamestown, NY 14701 You may send a condolence to the family by visiting www.hubertfuneralhome.com