William Edward Holzhause

William Edward Holzhause, age 88, of Paris, Ky., passed away on March 31, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1937, in Cheviot, Ohio, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, his work, his faith, and the many friendships he formed along the way.
William was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He shared 67 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Sue Ann Fightmaster Holzhause, and together they built a family that was the center of his life. He is survived by his children, Jeff (Julie) Holzhause, Kim (Eddie) Roe, and former daughter-in-law, Leslie Holzhause. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Nick (Mary) Holzhause, Brittany (Luke) Humphries, Amanda (Anthony) Owens, Landon (Blake Shepherd) Roe, Wyatt (Tara) Holzhause, Ezra Holzhause, and Priscilla Holzhause, along with four beloved great-grandchildren. His family brought him great joy, and he treasured every moment spent with them.
He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Holzhause, a grandchild, Timothy Micaiah Holzhause, and a great-grandchild, Edie Claire Owens. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Ezra J. and Edith Bommer Holzhause, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Evelyn Fightmaster. Their memories remained close to his heart throughout his life.
William graduated from Taylor High School. He went on to build a respected career as a master mechanic and service manager, where his skill, dedication, and strong work ethic earned the confidence of those around him. He took pride in doing a job well and was known for his dependable nature and practical wisdom. His professional life reflected the same steady character that guided him in all things.
He was also active in several fraternal organizations and was a proud member of the Masonic organization, Scottish Rite, and Shriners. These affiliations were important to him, and he valued the fellowship, service, and tradition they represented. William lived his life with integrity and a sense of purpose, and he was respected by many for the example he set.
A Christian by faith and member of the Bedford Acres Christian Church, William found strength and comfort in his beliefs. He lived with a spirit of kindness, humor, and generosity that touched everyone who knew him. He was humorous and loving, and those qualities made him a joy to be around. He especially enjoyed working on and showing classic cars, and he took great pride in his 1951 Mercury, affectionately named “Dragon Lady.” He was a member of the Bourbon Street Cruisers and enjoyed the camaraderie that came with sharing his passion for automobiles.
William also loved yard work, landscaping, and simply being outdoors. He found satisfaction in staying active and taking care of the spaces around him. Whether he was tending to his yard, admiring a classic car, or spending time with family and friends, he approached life with enthusiasm and appreciation. His presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 6, 2026, by Bro. Dan Giese at the Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home Chapel, 1120 Main St., Paris, KY. Burial to follow in the Paris Cemetery, Paris, KY.
Visitation will be at 11:00 AM until the time of the service on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Eddie Roe, Landon Roe, Nick Holzhause, Wyatt Holzhause, Ezra Holzhause, Anthony Owens, and Luke Humphries. Honorary pallbearers were Dickie Harris, Jimmy Barker, and the members of the Bourbon Street Cruisers.
The funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home Chapel, 1120 Main Street, Paris, KY.
The online guestbook is at www.Lusk-McFarland.com and a 24-hour funeral information line can be reached by calling 859-987-4387.