Teddy F. Holderfield, 74, of Lafayette, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at his home.  He was born June 12, 1943, in Lake City, TN, to the late Fred and Annie (Rose) Holderfield.

Teddy graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School and served in the Marines Corps from 1961 to 1965.  His motto was “once a Marine always a Marine”.

On , June 22, 1968 he married the love of his life Gloria Taylor in Lafayette and she preceded him in death on November 16, 2015.

Teddy worked as a Union Carpenter with the Carpenters Local Union 215 for 40 years.  As a member of the Union, he had been Recording Secrtary, Financial Secretary and Trustee. 

Teddy was a Charter Member of the Wea Volunteer Fire Department and had been Director of the Dayton Summer Recreation program.    He was a Life Member of the American Legion Post #11 serving in the Honor Guard and Firing Squad.  In 2009 Teddy was the American Legion Post #11 Legioneer of the Year and was also a member of 40&8 Voiture 364.  Teddy enjoyed woodworking, cards, traveling, sports and Alabama Football.

Surviving are his children Rosann G. Holderfield of Dublin, OH, William Holderfield (Mindi Mason-Holderfield) of Lafayette and a grandson Liam Alexander Holderfield.

Also surviving is his siblings Carolyn (Dave) Nelson of Mt. Juliet, TN, Glenda Stephenson of Melbourne, FL and Frank Holderfield of Lafayette. 

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd.   A memorial service will be at 6:00 pm on Friday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: American Legion Post #11 Honor Guard and Firing Squad in Teddy’s memory.