Ken Holeman

Kenneth Earl Holeman, 83, of Conroe Texas passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. He is survived by wife Alberta, son Dave and wife Michelle, grandson Michael and wife Amanda, grandson Phillip and numerous nieces, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Denise and Diana; his parents, Bennie and Nancy Holeman; his brothers, Wendell and Paul Holeman; his sister, Wanda Spradlin and his cousin Theda Barnett. Ken was born in 1940 in Rosebud, Arkansas. He was the youngest of four children and worked on the family farm from an early age. Ken was an avid learner, graduating from Rosebud High School in 1956, at the age of 16, and attending Harding University, Rockhurst University and the University of Missouri at Kansas City, graduating with a degree in accounting and becoming a CPA in 1966 and a CFP in 1994. Ken was united in marriage to Alberta Ann Smith, his bride of 64 years, on June 12, 1959, in Kansas City, Kansas where they lived for 14 years. In 1973, they moved to Overland Park where they resided for 27 years, and Ken served as a deacon at the Overland Park Church of Christ. Ken was successful in business, working in numerous positions, including Vice-President/Controller for the Gas Service Company in Kansas City, Missouri and running his own CPA practice in Kansas and Texas for 40+ years. He loved helping clients by preparing tax returns, offering investment and financial advice, aiding in legal proceedings and solving complex financial problems. In 2000, Ken and Alberta moved to Conroe, Texas to be close to their grandchildren. They found a new church, new community and many great friends and neighbors. During retirement Ken loved gardening, camping, rooting for the Astros and watching his grandsons grow. He always had a garden and loved planting tomatoes each summer. Ken also developed a new passion for genealogy, spending many hours researching his ancestors, including the first mayor of Houston, and was proud of the fact that he traced his family genealogy back to the 1200’s. Ken was always quick to help those in need using his financial expertise. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother and friend. He will be deeply missed and remain in the hearts of those who loved him. The Addison family and staff of Magnolia Funeral Home extend condolences to the Holeman family during this difficult time.