Leonard Lawrence Holt

December 14, 1931 - November 8, 2009

Obituary

Mr. Leonard Lawrence Holt was born on Monday, December 14, 1931, son of the late Thomas and Earline Morris Holt. Mr. Holt died Sunday, November 8, 2009 at the residence, at the age of 77 years 10 months and 25 days. He was born in Morgan County, Alabama, and had lived in Trumann for the past 6 years and was formerly of Lake City. He was a retired plumber and former employee of the Singer Company and Arkansas State University, veteran of the U.S. Army and Korean War and a deacon of the Elm Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Jeanette Holt, one son, David Holt, two sisters, two brothers and his parents. Survivors include his wife, Shelby Knight Holt of the home; one daughter, Jackie Holt of Brick Township, NY., three sons, Rickey & Edna Holt of Bay, Ronnie & Lorrie Holt of Tulot, and Jerry & Robin Holt of Lake City; three sisters, Dorothy Foyer and Christine Delk both of Jonesboro and Geraldine Escue of Bono; two brothers, Horace Holt of Jonesboro and Donald Holt of Stokesdale, N.C.; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, with Rev. Bill Strickland and Rev. Gene Hogan officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland, Ark. Active pallbearers will be Earl Holly, Johnny Blagg, Matt Holt, Rickey Holt, Jr., Eddie Klingsmith and Kelly Klingsmith. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Holt, David Musto and Kevin Musto. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"From the Vickers' family - our deepest sympathies. It seems like just the other day that Mr. Holt was in my parts store in Trumann. He was a great guy! We will remember you all in our prayers.

Neal W. Vickers, Jonesboro, AR

December 31, 2009

"Shelby,Jackie,Ricky,Ronnie,Jerry and families, We love you very much and have known you and Bro. Leonard for so many years. We regret that we can't be with you, but we send our prayers for the family.Chuuck and Nell Hayes

Charlie and Amy Nell (Tyree) Hayes, Trumann, AR

November 11, 2009

"I am so sorry for your loss. I know words alone cannot help the sorrow you feel or the heaviness of your heart. Just know that the pain will get better as time goes by. My husband(Royal) and I can't be with you today; but know that our thoughts and our prayers are .May Roberts Holt and my father(John Roberts) were brother and sister. My brothers ane sisters, and my sympathies are with you today.Etta R. Trosper, Freda R. Woodard, Lewis Roberts, James Roberts, Anna R. Bowers and me, Maxine R. Stokes.

Maxine Roberts Stokes, 304 Cloverdale Cove Jonesboro, Ar. 72401

November 11, 2009

"My heart and prayers are with you Jerry/Robin/Daniel and family. It's hard to watch a loved one go through each day with the illness/cancer and know the end is out of our control. Remember for every thing there is a reason/purpose. We may not know what that is at the time of our sorrow. In due time when looking back and going forward with your life, YOU may be the one person to help someone along the way with the knowlodge you have learned with your loved one and pass it along to another family. To me, that is what gets me through the loss of dad/mom. Learn from your loss, help others with what you have learned and pass along the message to someone in need of it. "PAY IT FOWARD", this is my way of making sure my dad/mom are still helping others as I hope I can. Love you all.

Sherry Bane ,

November 11, 2009

"My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Bro. Leonard was a dear man and meant a lot to me and all my family. He will be missed.God Bless You All.

Cindy Rodgers, Lake City, AR

November 11, 2009

"Dear Holt family,I am very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful and well thought of man. Brother Leonard and Mrs. Shelby mean the world to my Mom and Dad, and I am thankful for the wonderful christian family they have in you. It is my privilege to have known Brother Leonard. My prayers and thoughts are with you.In Christ's love,Michelle Holley Sullivan

Michelle Holley Sullivan, Jonesboro, AR

November 10, 2009

"Our sympathy and prayers are with all of the family.

Carolyn Russell, Jonesboro, AR

November 10, 2009

"Coach Holt and family:My deepest sympathy to you all at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days to follow.

Beth Qualls, Jonesboro, AR

November 10, 2009

"I am so sorry to hear about your loved one.He was always carying abut everyone and loved all. A very respectful person always helping others.May God Bless You All.

Linda (Lively) West, Memphs.Tenn

November 9, 2009

"Ron, Lorre and family, I am so sorry to hear about Leonard's passing. I hope you take comfort he is in a place of no more pain. He has gone to be with be God and his loved one's in heaven.

Sandra (Armstrong) Chastain, Gideon,MO

November 9, 2009