Alan W. Holderread, 66, of Hillsboro, died on Saturday, May 2, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 9, at 2 p.m. at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield officiated by Deacon Lee Johns. Burial took place in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hillsboro. A celebration of life will take place at the Challacombe House, located at 509 School St. in Hillsboro from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 2.
Mr. Holderread was born on Nov. 23, 1959, in Litchfield, a son of Robert and Agnes (DeVries) Holderread. He was a 1977 graduate of Litchfield High School. He married the former Jill Simmons on Sept. 29, 1984, at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield, enjoying 41 years of marriage.
In his earlier years, Mr. Holderread worked for Austin and Shrader Furniture Store in Litchfield. He later went on to work at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, where he retired after 38 years of dedicated service in 2024.
Mr. Holderread was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting and fishing. Many of his best memories and greatest fishing stories involved wading in a trout stream alongside his wife and son. He enjoyed coaching his son’s youth baseball and soccer teams and also enjoyed a game of catch or hoops with his daughter. One of Mr. Holderread’s greatest joys was being “Poppy” to his three granddaughters.
Mr. Holderread is survived by his wife, Jill of Hillsboro; son, Blake (Jen) Holderread and daughter, Jordan (Greg) Nelson, both of Springfield; sister, Sandy (Eric) Pigg, and sister-in-law, Marla Holderread, both of Litchfield; and his three granddaughters, Mila, Olivia and Halle.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Mark; and daughter, Megan.
Mr. Holderread was a proud 5-year pancreatic cancer survivor. It was his wish that memorials be directed to the Montgomery County Cancer Association, 106 Pinnacle Point Dr., Hillsboro, IL 62049.
Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is assisting the Holderread family. To leave an online condolence or to order flowers, please visit www.plummerfuneralservices.com.
