John David Holt

1942 - 2016

John David Holt obituary, 1942-2016

BORN

1942

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home

542 Hickory Street

Abilene, Texas

John Holt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 26, 2016.

John David Holt passed away on November 24, 2016 at the Texas State Veterans Home in Big Spring, Texas. He was born on February 20, 1942 in Brownwood, Texas to W.M. Holt and Ella Clark Holt. John David attended school in May, Texas and graduated in 1960.
He entered the U.S. Army after graduation and retired after 20 years of service. John David was a Vietnam veteran, who was proud of his service to his country. His first assignment was to Germany and the last was to Ft. Hood.
John David's next career was with Texas Youth Commission and Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He retired in 2004 from state service at the John Middleton Unit in Abilene, Texas.
John David moved to Ballinger, Texas in 2007 and went to work for the City of Ballinger in 2008.
He was known around town as the guy on the red Honda Rukus. He rode his Rukus every day that the weather permitted. John David started the Southern Cruisers Riding Club in Abilene and was a member of the West Texas Harley Group. The friendships with other riders will not be forgotten. Live to Ride and Ride to Live
John David is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Mack Jr., and Bob; and son John Jr. Survivors include companion of the last 17 years Jolene McBurney and son, Tyler McBurney, brother, Marvin Holt and Glenna; daughters Linda and Brad VerMeer, Amy and Greg Myers, and Laura and Ernie Gumban; nephews, Gary Holt and Tricia and Wayne Holt and Debbie; extended family, Paul and Melody McBurney, James McBurney, Leeann Barnes, Louise and Ronny Sumners, Robin and Jonathan Burgess, Goldia Kilpatrick, and Jo Jones; 20 grandchildren,17 great-grandchildren; 1great-great-grandchild and the family of FUMC Ballinger.
The family requests that you not send flowers. Please make donations to your favorite charity in John David Holt's name.

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November 29, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. God will open his hand and satisfy the desire of every
Iiving thing. Psalm 145:16

November 29, 2016

Brent and Latresha Allen

Prayers for the family. JD was an amazing guy. Love to all.

November 28, 2016

Peggy Fiveash

My deepest sympathy to Jolene and to all John David's family and friends. I will never forget the first time he visited FUMC of Ballinger--it was on Christmas Eve several years ago. He soon joined the church and was a much-loved member of our church family. My heart grieves for you, Jolene. You have been the Rock for so many. To John David--"Well done, thy good and faithful servant."

November 27, 2016

Margo Reeder

Deepest sympathies to Jolene and the boys. Much love and admiration, Margo

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Memorial service

10:30 a.m.

First United Methodist Church

1501 N. Broad St., Ballinger, TX

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Burial

1:00 p.m.

Texas State Veterans Cemetery

Abilene, TX

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Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home

542 Hickory Street, Abilene, TX 79601

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