David Francis Holle, Sr., 84, of Beaumont, died Sunday, March 13, 2016. He was born on January 9, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, and adopted by David Fritz Holle and Alice Holle, and later Louise Holle. David was a United States Air Force veteran, having served in the Korean War. After the Air Force, he attended Oklahoma State University and graduated with a B.S. in Geology.
He always said his proudest accomplishment was his children, followed only by his graduation from Oklahoma State University. David was a strong supporter of the athletic department and especially loved his OSU football. He could always be seen sporting his OSU orange and black during football season.
Upon graduation, David started work for Sinclair Oil, which led to a fifty plus year career in the oil and gas industry. He moved to Beaumont in the 1960’s and became a successful business owner. David was co-owner of American Hose Specialty and later, the owner of Industrial Components, Inc.
He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to fish and hunt whenever the opportunity arose, and always made sure his children were with him so he could pass on the tradition he so loved with his father. David loved to work in the community and especially loved St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, where he volunteered his time, and served on the vestry and finance committee. Our dad was a special man who never met a stranger and was loved by all.
David Holle is survived by his wife, Rhetta Kay Holle, of Beaumont; daughter, Kimberli McConnell and her husband, Rick, of Coppell; sons, David F. “Bear” Holle, Jr. and his wife, MeiJuan, of Willis; Harold Geoffrey Holle and his wife, SooJung, of Long Island, New York; and Stephen M. Holle and his wife Michelle, of Beaumont; and granddaughters, Holley McConnell, Heather McConnell, Hannah McConnell, Shelby Holle, Cathy Holle, Madelyn Holle, and Avielle Holle.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
A gathering of Mr. Holle’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4090 Delaware Street, Beaumont, with his interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4090 Delaware Street, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
