Robert Joseph Holden Jr.'s Obituary
ROBERT (Bob) JOSEPH HOLDEN, Jr., 80 of Sterling, Virginia passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He passed away from Lung Cancer.
Born Monday, January 14, 1946, in Washington, DC to the late Gloria and Robert Holden Sr.
Bob is survived by his loving family, his wife of 50 years Michele Holden, Son William (Brad) Holden, Daughter in-Law Aimee Hollenhorst, Grandson Will Holden, Granddaughter Claire Holden, Brother in-Law Michael Joyce, Sister in-Law Ann Joyce, Nephews Doug Doyle, Damian Doyle, Dan Doyle, Dustin Doyle, Alain Tarroza, Niece Lauren Ehler and Bob’s Dog, Lucy, along with many other family members and dear friends.
Bob was retired from United Airlines where he worked in the Sterling Reservation Center providing travel agency support and he worked on special projects. Previously, he worked at Pepco in Washington, DC.
Bob’s passion was his family. Over the years, he enjoyed coaching Loudoun County Little League Football, traveling to Hawaii, golfing and the Washington Commanders. He exuded strength, confidence, and a charming, charismatic presence.
Military services will take place on Friday, June 26, 2026, 11:00 am at Culpeper National Cemetery 501 East Chandler Street, Culpeper, VA 22701.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Make a Wish Foundation in Bob’s honor.
Online condolences may be made to the family at https://www.loudounfuneralchapel.com .
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