Paul O. Holt, 84, of Port Arthur died, Tuesday November 23, 2004 at Mid-Jefferson Hospital in Nederland.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Broussard’s Mortuary 505 12th. St. Nederland. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 26, 2004 at Broussard’s Nederland Chapel with Reverend Carla Shields officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches with Military Graveside Honors under the auspices of the Southeast Texas Veterans Association.
Mr. Holt, a native of Center, Texas was born November 11, 1920. He was retired from Fina Industries in 1981 as a Cargo Inspector after 36 years of faithful service. He served his country with the United States Army during WW II in the 3rd. Battalion 361st. Infantry and was awarded a Presidential Citation. He also received 3 Bronze Battle Stars along the Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years “Jackie” Holt of Port Arthur; one son, Johnny Ray Holt and wife, Crystal of Nederland; one daughter, Linda Jane Brown of Kerrville; one sister, Blanche Rice of Houston,; two granddaughters, Sherri Anderson and Bunnie Walls. Also surviving are 3 great granddaughters, Velinda, Marah, and Ayrell.
Mr. Holt was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mattie Holt; one son, Larry Paul Holt; two brothers, Rogers Holt and Harold Holt; and one sister, Dorothy Mae Holt.
For those desiring Memorial Contributions may be directed to the Wesley United Methodist Church 3515 Helena Ave. Nederland, TX 77627
