of Clarksville, AR
April 25, 1960 - May 8, 2021
Raymond Dean Holt, 61 of Clarksville, AR., passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 in Russellville, AR. Raymond was born April 25, 1960 in Clarksville, AR to his parents Dealon Ovando Holt and Lena Juanita (Sisk) Holt. He was a Deacon at Second Baptist Church where he also started and was Director of the Food Pantry. He loved and adored his grandchildren, and he was known as Papa. Throughout his working years he worked at Windsor Door, Sara Lee and ASI.
Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, Dealon Ovando Holt and Lena Juanita (Sisk) Holt; son Bryan Dean Holt; brother George Allen Holt; and Father-In-Law Clifford Metzker.
Raymond is survived by his spouse of almost 44 years Janet (Metzker) Holt of Clarksville; daughter Melanie (Keith) Day of Knoxville; three grandchildren Malachi (Sarah) Day of Lamar; Abbigail Day of Knoxville; and Mason Day of Knoxville; brother Jerry Holt of Clarksville; two sisters Becky Scarberry of Coal Hill; and Brenda (James) Harden of Clarksville; Mother-In-Law Lois Metzker of Clarksville; and numerous nieces and nephews and host of friends and church family.
Visitation is 6:00 '''' 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be at Second Baptist Church, Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. with Bro. Tom Dicus and Bro. William Hickman officiating. Burial will follow at Lamar Cemetery with James Callahan, Andrew Daniels, Adam Bosold, Brett Daniel, Chris Cain, Jason Young, and Kevin Johnston serving as pallbearers. Jarrad Callahan, Jamie Johnston, and Bill Daniels serving as honorary pallbearers.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville
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16 Condolence(s)
Thomas and Paula Spitler
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of his family and friends.
Billie Jean Owings
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Raymond was such a blessing to so many. My heart hurts for all of you. But we know where he is now and that is wonderful. Love to you all.
Michael and Angela Cox
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Bev King
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
My deepest condolences and prayers for the family.
Barbara hayward
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Sorry for your loss Brenda and Becky my though and prayers are with the family
James L Ramey
Monday, May 10, 2021
Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your Family are in our thoughts and prayers, He will be missed.
Eddie Lindsey
Monday, May 10, 2021
Raymond was a great guy, we got to visit about once a Month when he would come to Tyson to pick up chicken for the compassion center, he will truly be missed!! Prayers for Janet and the Family!!
Cheya Nichols
Monday, May 10, 2021
Just wanted to reach out and let you know that you have my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
Lauren Jones
Monday, May 10, 2021
He used to be one of my "regulars" at the gas station. It was a joy to serve him. He will be missed.
Linda Holt
Monday, May 10, 2021
So sorry for your loss , he was a very good man . Prayers for family
Donna Freeman
Monday, May 10, 2021
Sending prayers for you and your family. May God comforter you in this difficult time.
Susan Robison
Monday, May 10, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Much love and prayers for all.
Charles Frank
Monday, May 10, 2021
Rest well my friend. Sure hate to see you are no longer here. Gonna miss seeing you and chatting. Thanks for the great friendship.
Jeffery Callahan
Sunday, May 9, 2021
My sympathy is with the family in this time of sorrow. Raymond was always a good person and I admired and respected him immensely.
Randy and Edith Barmore
Sunday, May 9, 2021
So sorry for your loss. He was such a sweet man. Prayers for all of the family.
Pamela Palmer
Sunday, May 9, 2021
RIP Raymond you will be greatly missed.