Vernon Jay Holderman, 48, of Windham, NH passed away in his home on Saturday, March 28, 2020.

Jay was born on March 28, 1972 in Portsmouth, NH to Arlyda (Brown) and Vernon Horace Holderman. He was raised in North Hampton, graduated from Winnacunnet High School, and earned his bachelor of science degree in Accounting. Jay served in the United States Navy for over 21 years before retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. He had worked as a Flight Engineer P-3 Orion with over 4000 flight hours, flew operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Following his retirement, he went on to work as a Contract Administrator for the Defense Contract Management Agency in Nashua, NH.

He was a wonderful father and loved spending time with his family. In his spare time, Jay enjoyed woodworking, camping, and riding on his motorcycle.

Jay is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Rene (Wedge) Holderman of Windham; his children, Ethan Albert Jay Holderman and Autumn Leigh Holderman of Windham; his siblings, Marlene H. Boutin of Candia, NH, Douglas J. Holderman of Preston, CT, Connie Holderman Wentworth of Chesapeake, VA, Lynn Holderman Dow of Nottingham, NH; sixteen nieces and nephews; and ten great-nieces and great-nephews.

Jay was predeceased by his mother, Arlyda.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.