Mr. Christopher Deandre Holder

HOLDER, Mr. Christopher Deandre - Age 44, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023. Mr. Holder will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed Thursday, December 21, 2023 from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Graveside service 1:00 PM Friday, December 22, 2023 at Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Pastor Janard Lakes, officiating. Mr. Christopher “Cutty” Deandra Holder was called home to Glory from his labor to rest in the early hours of Monday, December 11, 2023. Chris, the son of Debra Sanders and Menden Holder, was born April 11, 1979 in Flint Michigan. Chris lived his entire life in Flint and he graduated from Hamady High School “Class” of 1998. Chris accepted Christ as his savior and was a member of Spirit of Victory, serving under the pastoral leadership of Pastor Janard Lakes. Chris was employed with Hurley Medical Center for 10 years working in the environmental services department. Chris “Kept It Real” He embraced each moment of his life with grace and courage. His life’s journey was a testament to the power of resilience, kindness and love. Through his challenges he emerged stronger, realizing that life’s beauty lies in its imperfections. Chris was an incredible father and an amazing son. He was an awesome brother, nephew, cousin and a true dedicated loyal friend. Chris unconditional love for his family and friends was demonstrated by his actions and commitment. His word was his bond and everyone knew his mother was his “Rock” Chris was full of love, life, and excitement and he had an infectious sense of humor and playful spirit. He loved people, spending time and having fun with his children, family and friends. He often influenced others with his compassion, his own life’s experiences, his understanding of life and his outspokenness. He enjoyed traveling, taking family trips, shopping online, playing cards and detailing his car. Chris had his own style and enjoyed living his best life his way. Mr. Christopher “Cutty” Deandra Holder Leaves to cherish his memory: 2 awesome sons, Carte’A Holder, Camareon Holder; 2 precious daughters, Emerald Wiley, Kamarria Little John; amazing, faithful, affectionate mother, Debra Sanders; dedicated father, Menden (Pattie) Holder; devoted step father, Christopher Lathon, who Chris affectionately called “Pop”, bonus dad, Larry Patrick (Glenda); 2 remarkable loving caring sisters, Twynette (Kenny) Williams, bonus sister, Paris Lathon; 5 dedicated bonus brothers, Hollis Adams, Javaris Burks Sr., Danjerell Burks, LaRonn Blassingame, Kenny Murdock; 3 loyal god brothers, Etavion “Etae”, Rod Snell, Rayquell Snell; incredible family, including, 5 Aunts, LaKay Avant, Mary Benton-Holder, Latonya Sanders, Keyana Paul, Betty Stuart; 7 uncles, George Sanders, Willie Sanders, Eric Spencer, Roderick (Belinda) McAdory, Kenneth Sanders, Jomo Sanders, Wallace Holder; Niece, Tahji Scott; Nephew, Kobe Green; great niece, Cashmere McAdory; a host of cousins other relatives and friends survive, including special devoted friends, Quinn Weston, Marquez Scott, Bo Weston, Charles Randolph, Devon Moss, Kevin Wilks, Lixston “Train” Watson, Vontae Russell; special cousins; Kenneth Sanders and Melvin Warren. Mr. Christopher Holder was preceded in death by his wife, Kanika Holder; Grandmothers, Equilla Williams, Pinkie Holder; Grandfathers, George Sanders, Willie Holder; aunts, Della Sanders, Ollie Fields; cousins, Ebony Sanders, Debaroe Davis; special friends, Demetrius “Big Meat”, Moss and Anthony “Antt” Blakely.

Mr. Christopher Deandre Holder

April 11, 1979 - December 11, 2023