J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Holt, Harvey "Pee Wee"

Friday, August 04, 2006

Sedley, Virginia

HARVEY "Pee Wee" HOLT I, 71 passed away August 4, 2006, in Sandston VA with his family by his side. Born in Greensboro NC, he was the son of the late Esko Edward Holt, Sr., and Annie Edwards Holt. PeeWee retired after 47 years as a boilermaker at Capital City Iron Works in Richmond; was a member of the Ray of Hope Pentacostal Holiness Church in Richmond; and a member of B&B Hunt Club. He had a special relationship with his sister "Bootsie," who was his special friend and caretaker throughout his illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Thomas Holt; a brother, Esko E. Holt, Jr.; and a sister, Marian Pearl Hicks.

Pee Wee is survived by a son, Harvey "Pee Wee" Holt II of Courtland; a daughter, Beverley Annette H. Hollingsworth of Richmond; two step-daughters, Linda Taylor of Como NC, and Deborah Ann Meredyth of Mechanicsville VA; two step-sons, Roy Hartless, Jr. of Crewe VA and Bryant Hartless of Waverly VA; two brothers, Robert Earl Holt of Richmond and Gilbert F. Holt of Florida; four sisters, Nora Vivian Smith of Chesterfield VA, Wilma "Bootsie" Braswell of Sandston VA, and Anna Lou Eugenia Trimmer of Henrico County, VA; ten grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 7, 2006, 1:00 p.m. at Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield VA with Rev. Kevin Branham and Rev. Ed Ellis officiating. Burial will be in Waverly Cemetery, Waverly VA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield is handling arrangements. Condolences may be posted at their website at www.jtmorriss.com.

I was fortunate to have known Pee-Wee, working together at Capital City for many years. Makes me smile and shake my head, remembering all those times. His short phrases, nicknames, etc. And his notepad, kept in his shirt pocket, filled with all the information he ever needed.
My prayers are with you.

Danny Rogers aka DontKnow

Posted by: Danny Rogers at August 9, 2006 12:44 PM

I remember, as one of his past nurses, Mr. Holt to be very much a people person. May you gain comfort from the Lord daily. Take each day one at a time.

Tina Scott

Posted by: Tina Scott at August 8, 2006 02:39 PM

I just received the news of Harvey's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time. I have so many memories of the times at Beale's Burger House (restaurant in Ivor) when he would come in to eat. There was never a time when our paths crossed that he didn't go out of his way to speak and give me a hug. He will be missed.

Posted by: Ruth Joyner Burch at August 8, 2006 11:36 AM

I worked with Harvey at CCIW/CCCC from 1977 until he retired. We traveled a lot of miles together,shared great stories of our life expericences and ate great meals together.When I think of Pee Wee, these are the things that I remember. My Condolence's to you all.

REST IN PEACE HARVEY "BOLL WEEVIL" HOLT

DICKIE "HENPECK" PARKER An old friend

Posted by: Dickie Parker at August 7, 2006 10:08 AM

Have faith in knowing that Harvey Holt is with our Heavenly Father. I pray that you will feel our Lord's comforting presence through this day and the days to come. Just think, one day, we will all be together with our loved ones who have gone on before us! I'm sorry I could not be there with you today, but you are not far from my mind. Many prayers are being lifted up for you.

Tanya Harvey

Posted by: Tanya Harvey at August 6, 2006 11:46 PM