November 4, 1940 – June 7, 2021
Robert Leo “Bob” Holt, 80, of Bedford passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 10 p.m. at his residence.
He was born on November 4, 1940, in Lawrence County to Leo and Celia (Covey) Holt. He married Elaine New on March 10, 1972, and she survives. Bob attended Needmore School and worked as a truck driver for 38 years, he also served his country in the United States Air Force. He was of the Pentecostal faith; he enjoyed his family and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine Holt, two daughters, Adriane (Eric) Beasley and Tricia (Ronnie) Frost, grandchildren, Sarita Holt, Braydon Henson, Jaron Bachman, Mackenzie Beasley, Kierston Terrell, Triston Terrell, and Baylee Holt, one great-grandson, Bronx Boone, two sisters, Dixie (Edward) Moore and sister Linda (John) Davis.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Scott Holt, three brothers, Frank Holt, Russell Holt and Anthony Holt in infancy.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021, at 3 p.m. at Cresthaven Funeral Home, burial will follow in Patton Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 1 p.m.until service time at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
Cresthaven Funeral Home is entrusted with his care.
