J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Holt, Shelton Earl

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Franklin, Virginia
Shelton Earl Holt, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 46 years, Sue Babb Holt. Born in Southampton County, he was the son of the late Shelton M. Holt and Mary Bradshaw Holt. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War; in 1994 he retired as a machine operator at Union Camp Corporation in Franklin, after 24 years of service; and was a member of Sedley Baptist Church. Mr. Holt was an avid sports fan and loved working in his garden.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Shelton Bruce Holt and his wife Tammy and a daughter, Alison Kaye Holt, all of Franklin; two beloved grandchildren, Alexandra Paige Holt and Kristen Grace Holt; two sisters, Nelda H. Johnson and her husband Charlie of Tarboro, NC , Mary Ann Harrell of Franklin; a stepfather, Roy L. Brooks of Ty Ty, GA; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 2:00 pm at Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Wakefield, Virginia, with Pastor Armand Jalbert officiating. Burial will follow in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley. The family will receive friends

at Purviance Chapel on Wednesday evening, 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Memorial Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 or Sedley Baptist Church, 17494 Johnsons Mill Rd., Sedley, VA 23878. Condolences may be posted at our website at www.jtmorriss.com.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. We are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers. A.K. I can only imagine how you must be hurting but know that your dad is in a better place and one day you will meet again. We love you and are here for you if you need us.

Posted by: The Cushing Family at May 9, 2008 11:06 AM

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Holt was a great man and I enjoyed taking care of him when he was in the hospital. I enjoyed talking to each an one of you and getting to know all of you better. My prayers are with all of you during this time.

Posted by: Stacy Long, RN at May 8, 2008 03:27 PM

My deepest sympathy to you all. Earl was a great father and a wonderful man. I will always remember the jokes he used to tell when we would come to visit. Even in your mourning remember that Earl is now rejoicing in heaven with the angels and you will see him again.

Posted by: Pastor Sharon Seal at May 8, 2008 09:44 AM

Sweet Sue, my dear friend A.K. and family, My heart goes out to you all at this time. Earl was a wonderful man. He will be missed by many. A.K. NEVER forget all that he taught you. Trust me, your Dad will always be a part of you and with you always! I will be thinkin' of you all during this difficult time. I love and miss you!

Posted by: Aubrie Wilkins Hinkley at May 7, 2008 05:01 PM

Sue, I am so sorry to read of your husband's death. May God give you the strength to go on at this most difficult time. Know that your Waverly
friends are thinking of you and you are in our
prayers. Love, Evelyn

Posted by: /Evelyn Lewis Pillsbury at May 7, 2008 10:08 AM