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Former Gov. Jim Holshouser dies
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| Last Edited | IndyGeorgia Jun 17, 2013 01:30pm |
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| Author | WRAL |
| News Date | Monday, June 17, 2013 07:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | PINEHURST, N.C. — Former Gov. Jim Holshouser, the first Republican to be elected as North Carolina's chief executive in the 20th century, died Monday. He was 78.
Holshouser had been in failing health for some time, and he died at First Health of the Carolinas Medical Center in Pinehurst. Monday would have been the 52nd wedding anniversary for him and his wife, Pat.
Funeral arrangements haven't been announced.
“We are grateful for the loving care of the staff at First Health and St. Joseph’s of the Pines and for the many friends and family who have so lovingly supported him and our family through the last several months," his family said in a statement. "Most of all, we are grateful for his example of wisdom, integrity, love and servant leadership.”
Gov. Pat McCrory visited with the family Sunday afternoon. Holshouser served on McCrory's transition team after the November election.
“James Holshouser was more than a friend and mentor, he was a genuine leader,” McCrory said in a statement. “His passing is not only a loss for the state of North Carolina but for the countless number of people who were personally touched by his guidance and kindness.
"Compassion was the foundation of Gov. Holshouser’s life," McCrory said. "He was a champion of education, he made health care available in counties that didn’t have doctors and he provided historic professional opportunities to women and minorities. North Carolina is a better place because of his leadership and heart.” |
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