Byron Jordan Holden Sr. 93, of Hickory died Monday, August 1st, 2016 at his residence. Born July 7th, 1923, he was the son of the late Grant and Gladys Holden. A celebration of Byron's life will be 5:00pm Saturday, August 6th, 2016 at Unity Lutheran with Pastor Scott Huffman officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the ceremony. In Lieu of flowers memorial may be sent to Catawba Regional Hospice at 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC 28658 or the VA Medical Center-Asheville at 1100 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805 Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Holden family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.