Logo

Celebrating Life.... Honoring Memories.

  • Locations
  • Request Info
  • Send Flowers
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Why Choose Hall-Wynne?
    • Locations
      • Overview
      • Durham / Chapel Hill
      • Oxford
    • Our Team
    • Testimonials
    • Hall-Wynne In the News
  • Services & Prices
    • What We Offer
      • Overview
      • Signature Services
      • Our Memorial Celebrant
      • Catered Receptions
      • Pallbearer Society
    • When Death Occurs
    • Burial & Funerals
    • Cremation & Funerals
    • Our Prices
    • Why Funerals Matter
    • Catholic Funeral Rites
    • Natural (Green) Burial
  • General Info
    • Social Security Benefits
    • Veterans´ Benefits
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Share Obit on Facebook
  • Planning Ahead
    • Pre-Arrangement Benefits
    • Forms Library
      • Form for Future Need
      • Form for Immediate Need
      • Items to Bring to Funeral Home
    • Resource Kit
  • Help With Grief
    • Suggestions for Coping
    • Links for Support
    • Grief Support Videos
    • Hall-Wynne Support Service
  • En Español
  • Obits
    • Durham
    • Oxford

John Holt

July 5, 2018 By Hall-Wynne 4 Condolences

CHAPEL HILL – John Ray Holt, 89, of Chapel Hill N.C. died peacefully on July 3rd, 2018 after a prolonged struggle with heart and kidney failure. He was born and raised in Old Fort, N.C. and was the son of the late John Bratcher Holt and Lavada Sutton Holt. Holt.

John was a graduate of North Carolina State University and was a sub-contractor for NASA as an electrical engineer on the Apollo project. He built his first house himself and he and his wife greatly enjoyed many years of flying his Cessna airplane. John also understood that puns are the most intelligent form of comedy.

John is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Nancy Yvonne Wilson Holt and his son David Holt. He was preceded in death by his daughter Diane Holt.

A graveside service will be held  10:00am on Saturday July 7th, 2018 at Woodlawn Memorial Park in  Durham with Dr. Marcus McFaul officiating.

The Holt family is under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service. Online condolences: www.hallwynne.com; select obituaries.

Offer Condolence for the family of John Holt

Print Obituary & Condolences Print Obituary & Condolences

Filed Under: Durham, Obituaries

Condolence Messages

  1. Darcus H. Adams Jr & Linda Adams

    July 5, 2018 at 7:27 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss of a dear family member. If there is anything that we can do during this time, please give us a call. The family is in our prayers as always. Love you.

    Reply
  2. Elsie Brookshire

    July 5, 2018 at 10:33 pm

    Yvonne and David: I am so sorry about the loss of John. My heart goes out to you both as you must try to adjust to life without him. John was special in so many ways and as I got to know him a little better in our later years I realized just how remarkable he was. I wish we could have lived close enough in our younger years to have a closer relationship with you both. I looked forward to his e-mails because when they arrived I knew I was in for a special treat, usually invoking laughter and fun. I had hoped he would be able to return to his old witty self and his e-mails would be coming again. I am going to miss him a lot, but I know it will be harder for you and will keep you both in my prayers. Our large family is dwindling down and each one is a great loss. We should express our love while we can. I hope we will be able to stay in touch even across the miles. Elsie (First cousin)

    Reply
  3. Elsie Brooshire

    July 7, 2018 at 9:29 am

    Yvonne and David: I know this will be a hard day for you both. John’s service will be starting in a matter of minutes and I want you to know that although I cant be there I am with you in mind and spirit and prayer. You will be in my thoughts all day and I hope it helps a little bit to know that family and friends here are thinking of you. I’m praying He will give you peace of mind, heart and spirit, and the certain hope that you will see him again. With love, Elsie

    Reply
  4. Cynthia Keech

    July 7, 2018 at 9:31 am

    We are sorry for your loss. He was a good man whose contributions will be remembered.

    Reply

Leave Your Condolence Cancel reply

Please share your message of condolence with the family, It will be visible to the public but your email address will not be published. Required fields

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Send Flowers

Share this Obituary

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

QR Code for this Page


Use your Smartphone to scan the QR Code to access this page on your phone.

Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Crematory

Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Crematory

1113 W. Main St.
Durham, NC 27701-2028
Phone: 919-688-6387
Fax: 919-683-9539

Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home

Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home

503 College St. • P.O. Box 57
Oxford, NC 27565
Phone: 919-693-5191
Fax: 919-693-8999

Obituary Notification Service

Enter your email address if you would like to be notified when a new obituary notice is posted:

I agree to be emailed to confirm my subscription to this list

Selected Independent Funeral Homes

Connect with Us

RSSTwitterFacebookGooglePlusYoutube
Copyright © 2019 | Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home | 503 College St., Oxford, NC 27565 | Phone: (919) 693-5191 | Fax: 919-693-8999 | Email: oxford@hallwynne.com
Copyright © 2019 | Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Crematory | 1113 W. Main St., Durham, NC 27701-2028 | Phone: (919) 688-6387 | Fax: 919-683-9539 | Email: durham@hallwynne.com

Contact Us | Directions | Obituaries | Funeral Pre-Planning | Site Map | Durham, Oxford Funeral Service & Crematory | Website by FRM Websites