J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Holt, Michael Wayne "Mike"

Monday, August 01, 2005

Chester, Virginia

MICHAEL WAYNE �MIKE� HOLT, 42, husband of Jennifer M. Holt, was taken suddenly and unexpectedly with a heart attack at his home and died Monday, August 1, 2005 at Chippenham Medical Center in Richmond. Born in Fairfax, VA., he was the son of Horace and Ada Lucille Helmick Holt of Woodford, VA.

Mike was a 1981 graduate of T. C. Williams High School in Alexandria, VA., and currently a long distance truck driver with Smith Transport. Mike and Jennifer were married for nine years.

Mike was a devoted and loving husband, son, brother, and family man. He was friendly and helpful to everyone and he never met a stranger. He had an active and sharp mind, was an avid reader and trivia expert. He loved playing on his video game play station, was a big fan of Tony Stewart of NASCAR racing, and the Washington Nationals baseball team.

Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by two sisters, Pamela Holman of Ruther Glen, VA., and Tina Holt of Woodford, VA; a special cousin who was like a brother, Tony Holt, Sr. of Chantilly, VA; two nephews, Phillip Holman and Sean O�Dett; one niece, Taylor Holman; mother and father-in-law, Bernard Minor, Sr. and Janis V. Minor of Prince George, VA; sister-in-law, April O�Dett and husband, Brian, of Newport News; and brother-in-law, Bernard Minor, Jr., of Hopewell, VA. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Rosa Holt, and special cousin, Tony Holt, Jr.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, with the Rev. William E. Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, VA. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, chapter of your choice.

Condolences may be posted on our website at www.jtmorriss.com.

Mike and I grew up together in the same house and then side by side in apartments.Mike was not only my cousin but more like a little brother. I truely know what the family is going through at this time and my thoughts and prayers go out to them.I will always remember Mikey.

Posted by: Tony Holt at August 18, 2005 06:18 AM

Jennifer. I am praying for you in this great time of schock & grief. -
GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH THIS You are such a special person & so good to all things will get better. If I can help in any way call me.

in Christian love

Posted by: Nancy Ezell at August 5, 2005 10:36 PM

Jennifer,
I am so truly sorry to hear about the loss of your husband Mike. I know we lost contact with each other years ago but our friendship I have always held dear to my heart. I regret that I am unable to be by your side during your time of sorrow and pain but know that God is with you every step of the way now and forever. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Posted by: Melanie Hess-Powell at August 4, 2005 06:42 AM

Jennifer:

You don't know me personally, but I know your mother, Janis Minor. She has always tried to be a kind and considerate person to me, and I hope she can help you through this difficult time. I know no words can ease the pain you are suffering now, but I am sure God has a plan for you and your family in the future. I will be praying for you and your family to come through this stronger and happier, if that is at all possible. My deepest sympathies go with you.

Laine Anderson

Posted by: Laine Anderson at August 3, 2005 05:00 PM

DEAR JENNIFER,

I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR HUSBAND. JENNIFER JUST KNOW THAT THE LORD WILL BE WATCHING OVER YOU AND HE WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.

Posted by: SHERITA SAUNDERS at August 2, 2005 11:26 PM

Jennifer and family my prayers are with you at this very difficult time in your life. I have walked down the same path as you Jennifer, and it's a difficult one to walk alone, always remember family and friends are the best support group in the world to have. Hold every moment you and Mike had together very dear in your heart, all the good times you shared and all of the trial in tribulations you may have had, those thoughts will keep you going 1 day at a time. God never promised any of us how long we would be here, just that we were here to serve a purpose and Mike's purpose was to make you happy and make many people smile.

Nancy Gill Collins

Posted by: Nancy Collins at August 2, 2005 02:26 PM

My son, Sean Keller was a friend of Mike's for years and my grandson, Michael was named for Mike. My daughter, Erin Keller, and I want Mike's family to know how much we are saddened by his passing. He was at our home many times and it was always a delight to have him. As a mother, it is always good when your children's friends are as welcome as your own. He was loved and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Stephanie Collier & Erin Keller

Posted by: Stephanie Collier at August 1, 2005 06:26 PM

Sean Keller, Michael Sean Keller, and Elizabeth Keller Phillips offer our deepest heartfelt sympathy to Mike's wife, parents, sisters, family and friends.

Sean and I both graduated from T.C. Williams with Mike. Mike and Sean have been the best of friends for many years. While they lost contact with one another for a few years, they had been back in touch with each another for a while. Those precious times will always be remembered.

Sean loved, respected, and admired his friend so much that we named our only child Michael in his honor and asked him to be his Godfather. He graciously agreed and was very proud to hold Michael as he was baptised.

While our son only got to spend a little time getting to know Mike, he definitely enjoyed the time and respected and admired him a lot. He's told me about the special times he spent with his Dad and Mike and always did so with a smile.

Mike will be missed so much by all of us who had the pleasure of knowing him. We will always consider ourselves blessed to have had Mike in our lives and honored to have a child named for him.

Posted by: Elizabeth Keller Phillips at August 1, 2005 06:05 PM