Wm. Thomas Holt

William Thomas “Tom” Holt, son of the late Fred William and Nellie Marie (Rhodes) Holt, was born on April 12, 1940 in Wright County, Missouri and passed away on October 11, 2008 at his residence near Mtn. Grove, Missouri, at 68 years of age.
Tom grew up and attended school in Wright County and was united in marriage to Pauline Owens on April 10, 1960 in Mtn. Grove. Five children were born to this union. In his younger years, Tom enjoyed building and racing stock cars. While racing, if he overturned, he enjoyed hearing the crowd’s reaction. He also liked being outdoors, especially when hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. Tom was a simple man who lived a simple life.
Over the years, Tom worked for area sawmills until his health started failing. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Junior Ray Holt; two sisters: Sharon Kay and Janet; a beloved daughter: Melissa Ann Holt; and by a grandson: Tom Sawyer Holt.
He is survived by his loving wife of forty-eight years: Pauline Holt of their home; one son: Mark Holt and Patricia, of Mtn. Grove; three daughters and their husbands: Patricia Woods, Cindy and Steven Dodds and Velma and Steven Parsons, all of Mtn. Grove; a granddaughter that he raised: Amber Dawn Holt of Mtn. Grove; one brother: Danny Holt of Mtn. Grove; five sisters: Thelma Emery of Mtn. Grove, Velma Hicks, Margaret Tanner, and Donna Holt, all of Waynesville, Missouri and Fern Melton of Macomb, Missouri; fifteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss him very much.
Funeral services for William “Tom” Holt were held Wednesday, October 15, 2:00 PM in the Craig-Hurtt Chapel with Rev. Edwin Cline officiating. Song selections were “Go Rest High On That Mountain,” “Daddy’s Hands” and “Old Rugged Cross.” Pallbearers were Ricky Emery, Donald Emery, Ronald Emery, Keith Holt, Kirby Holt, and Kirk Owens. Honorary pallbearers were Mark Holt, Danny Holt and Junior Smith. Burial was in the Lone Star Cemetery under the direction of the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mtn. Grove, Missouri.


Funeral Service:
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 2:00 PM in the Craig-Hurtt Chapel.
Visitation:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM in the chapel.
Burial:
Lonestar Cemetery