Jerry Thomas
Holt
August 3, 1943 - December 5, 2020
Jerry Thomas Holt, age 77, of Florence, passed away December 5, 2020. The family will receive friends at Spry-Williams Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 9, from 12:00 – 100 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Central Community Cemetery.
Mr. Holt was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Evelyn Holt, and brother, David Holt.
Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Ruby Lynn Holt; children, Angela DeVaney Robinson (Keith), Lawanda Gautney Klinger, Catherine Holt, Violet Thompson (Dennis) and James Gautney; grandchildren, Nicole and Jacob DeVaney, Eddie, Jerry Todd, and Jessica Thompson, Ashley and Breanna Klinger, William and Jessica Akinson, and Mark, Catherine, Matthew, Christopher and Faith Gautney; great-grandchildren, Abby, MaKenna, Nicholas, Jasper, Kasen, Sebastion, Phoenix, Noah, Elisa, Ethan, Rebel, Harley, Landon, Addison and D.J.; sisters, Lisa Welsh (Ronnie) and Marsha Smrt; and brothers, Jimmy Snyder and Charles E. Holt (Diana).
Mr. Holt was a veteran of the US Navy and was retired from the U.S. Corp of Engineers, serving as a Master Lock operator at Wilson Lock. He loved animals, but his favorite times were those spent with his family.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services.
Visitation
December 9, 2020
12:00 pm
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Spry Williams Funeral Home, 1950 Helton Drive, Florence, AL
December 9, 2020 12:00 pm
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Spry Williams Funeral Home, Helton Drive, Florence, AL, USA
December 9, 2020 1:00 pm
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7 Comments on “Jerry Thomas Holt”
DearLynn,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and always. ❤️
Sherri & Louie Balegno
To the Holt family, May you find peace in this sad time. Prayers that lead Mr. Hilt on a peaceful journey.
Thank you for your service Sir.
God Bless you and your whole family.
I enjoyed every day we worked together. He alway brought a smile and good humor to his coworkers. He will be remembered fondly by all. Rest in peace my friend.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Jerry was a good friend and coworker. He will be missed by all.
Londa: Know you all are in my prayers. I know your Daddy was special to you all and will be missed by his friends and family.