Rodney Darrel Holden

Rodney “Rod” Holden age 71 of Purcell, passed away on July 10, 2024 in Midwest City. Rodney Darrel Holden was born on April 11, 1953 in Knox City, Texas to C.B. Holden and Golda Montez Holden (Woods). Rod’s family eventually made their home in Ardmore, OK where he attended school and graduated with the Tiger class of 1971. While in school he was involved in numerous activities and organizations like band, drama, DeMolay, and Future Teachers of America. After high school, Rod studied at OCC, Arkansas Polytechnic College, and earned his Associates Degree in Computer Science and Business from Rose State College. He spent many years as a photographer and a photo lab technician. In 1992 he earned his Powerplant Certification and license and worked as a training engineer and land surveyor for electric power transmission lines and substations. Rod also worked for KOCB Channel 34 TV as an assistant director of promotions where he screened and edited movies and shows for the air, worked on ads, and special promotions. Rod worked at Thunder Valley in Noble, serving as a National Certified Racemaster and Tech Inspector for the track. In his later years, Rod and his mother ‘Mickey’ played Santa and Mrs. Claus. Together they offered picture opportunities for children all around the community and spread holiday cheer to those in need. Rod was passionate about conservative politics and was involved with the Oklahoma GOP and served on numerous committees and delegation over the years. Known to his church family as John Nicholas Nektarios, he was a devout member of the Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Norman and a man of great faith. Rod was preceded in death by his parents C.B. Holden and Golda “Mickey” Holden. He is survived by his children, Crystal Milo and husband Brennen of Davidson, Amber Logsdon and husband Jason of Newalla, and Alicia Clark and husband Brandon McDaniel of Midwest City. His Brother Brent Holden and wife Jaquita of Slaughterville, and his beloved grandchildren Gentry, Geremiah, Lundon, Braxton, Elijah, Gabriel, Memphis, Oxton, Waylon, Brooklyn, Trinity, Ryan, Corbyn, Megan, and Greyson. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00am Monday July 15, 2024 at Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Norman, OK with burial to follow at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell, OK.

Rodney Darrel Holden

April 11, 1953 - July 10, 2024