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James E. Holstein

December 20, 1953 ~ October 3, 2025 (age 71) 71 Years Old

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James Holstein Obituary

James E. Holstein, 71 of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025.

He worked for Charleston City Services and then retired as a cook at Humphreys Dairy Bar.

James is survived by his daughter Melissa and son James Jr.; sisters, Judy Doughty of Procious, WV, Brenda Thomas of Plain City, Ohio; brothers, Ricky Holstein of Clay, WV and Martin Holstein of Charleston, WV. He had several nieces and nephews whom he loved, and they will miss him dearly.

There will be no service at this time.

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