Curtis James Holdridge, II
Obituary
Man of Honor, Man of God, Wonderful son, brother, husband, father and grandfather, Curtis James Holdridge, II was born on November 12, 1944, in Oklahoma City, OK to Curtis J. and Wanda Lee (Ketchum) Holdridge. Curt passed from this life on Monday, July 4, 2022, in Tulsa, OK at the age of 77.
Curt met Margaret at Harding High School in Oklahoma City but graduated from Altus High School where he played football and earned All-State honors. His play in the All-State football game earned him a full scholarship to Oklahoma State University.
Curt and Margaret married in June 1966 and have been married for 56 years. Upon graduation from OSU, he was commissioned into the Army, while in the service Holly and Eric were born.
Curt was proud of serving his country during the Vietnam War and was a celebrated Army helicopter pilot flying into the war zone saving both US and Vietnamese soldiers.
After his service he went into the floorcovering business with college friend Harold Akin. Curt has been in the floor covering business with Carpet World, Carpet One, and ProSource for 48 years.
Curt was an active Presbyterian, an Elder, and taught adult and youth Sunday school. He was always actively serving his Lord and Savior.
Throughout his life Curt has made lifelong friends:
OSU Football team (member of the Cutchin Cowboys), Sigma Nu Brothers, Optimist Club, Rotary Club, Tulsa Executive Association, Sojourners Class.
Curt was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Eric Patzer Holdridge. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; a daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Todd Adams of Tulsa; his siblings, Don Holdridge of Pittsburg, TX, Marilee Blackwelder of Cedar Park, TX, Rick Holdridge of Ft. Worth, TX and Tom Holdridge of Austin, TX;
5 grandchildren Anna Holdridge (Tommy), Zachary Holdridge (Victoria), Brennen Adams (Debra), Tate Adams, and Caroline Adams and 2 great grandchildren Vivian and Safia. We will receive friends from 5-7 PM Friday, July 8, 2022 at Ninde Funeral Home 3841 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK. Memorial service 1:00 PM Saturday, July 9, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church 709 S. Boston Ave Tulsa, OK.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Mental Health Association of Oklahoma, in memory of our son Eric. 5330 E. 31st St. #1000, Tulsa, OK 74135.
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Tributes & Memories
In memory of a true hero and a loving family member who will truly be missed.
David and Dawna Bartling
Thoughts & prayers to your family
Arlie Schroder Greg Long & Stanton Flooring
We were very said to hear about Curt. He was always a gentleman to me and my family. He will be missed. I am sorry but I will be in Dallas this weekend. Otherwise, I would be there.
Terry Brown
Curt We met in Tulsa August 1963, sand we were able to share some great memories there was eureka springs College football sigma nu and the years after there is a phrase that I have always remembered from sigma nu He forever bore the grand old name of gentleman. And curt that was you Rest In Peace Bud and Betty
Bud townsend
Rest In Peace.
Anonymous
I only had the pleasure of knowing Curt for a short time however it was a pleasure. He was always smiling and in good spirits at work. I'll sure miss him popping in to say hello :)
Jerri
Curt how honored I am to have met you. Working for your company these last 5years has been a blessing. You are one hard worker and a role model to the younger generation. You came to work when you really should have been enjoying the retired life :). That just showed me how much dedication you have for ProSource and your employee's. I'm going to miss you always smiling and taking time to ask how our day was going. And hearing your response," I am doing just SUPER", when we asked how you were. ProSource is in good hands and we will ALWAYS remember you. Fly high and until we meet again
Lauren