ORANGE COUNTY, N.C. -- Funeral arrangements for Deputy Chief Jeff Holden, the Orange County firefighter who died in the line of duty this week, were released Wednesday.

• Deputy Chief Jeff Holden died after rescuing a man in Hillsborough Monday. 
• Funeral services will be held for Holden Saturday in Durham. 
• A scholarship fund has been set up for his family. 

Holden's service will be Saturday morning, Aug. 18 at New Horizon Church in Durham.

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Holden was one of two firefighters who entered a trench to free a construction worker who was trapped Monday. He was later found unresponsive at the main station on South Churton Street at about 1:30 p.m. News of his passing came shortly after.

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Holden leaves behind a wife and child. A scholarship fund has been set up for the family. Anyone wishing to contribute can visit any State Employees Credit Union location to make a deposit into the “Scholarship Fund for Miller” account.

The Holden Family released a statement Wednesday saying:

We are utterly devastated at the loss of a beloved husband, father, son and brother. Jeff was a humble man, who loved his wife, son and entire family. He was a good son, a good brother, a good uncle and an awesome dad with plans already for future times with his son. He was a caring and kind person and the funniest man you could ever meet. He cared deeply for his brothers and sisters in the fire family and in other arms of emergency service.

The support of the community and the fire service has been phenomenal. We ask that you please keep the fire service in your prayers.

We also ask that our family’s privacy be respected during this time. Family and friends are asked to speak directly to us and not to the media.