Baird Gray Holker, 80, of Englewood, Fla., passed away on Aug. 27, 2012, following an extended illness. Holker, who served as president of several companies throughout his career, including Central Fabric Engineering Inc., H/H Marketing and Business Management Concepts, was president (chairman) of the Advanced Textiles Association in 1988–1989, and became an Honored Life Member of the association in 1994. He is survived by his wife and children, 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.