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Lewis Monroe Holt Jr.

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Lewis Monroe Holt Jr. (Papa), 90, of Cabot, peacefully passed February 6th at his home. Lewis was born October 31, 1927 in Alexandria, LA to Lewis Holt Sr. and Ruby Burdick Holt. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lilly, his children; Peggy Herndon of Cabot, Lewis Holt III (Tim) of Cabot, Terry Major of Sherwood, Katerina and Jeff Kassel of Cabot, his sister Pepper Crisp of Midtholian, TX, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren some of blood and all of love, many cousins, and friends. Lewis was preceeded in death by his parents, his daughter, Alida Holt, son-in-law, Jac Major, and his sister, Dorothy Whilden. Lewis had a few great loves in his life. First and for most was Lilly, the love of his life, followed by his family, his country, and the USAF, which he proudly served 22 years and retired as MSGT. He enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his life and did so in every country he lived. He introduced Lilly to fishing and quickly had a fishing partner for life. They enjoyed camping and fishing throughout their 66 years together and enjoyed sharing those times with their family and their friends, many of who were fellow members of the Arkansas Retired Military Association (ARMA). Along with being a lifetime member of ARMA, Lewis was also a proud, supportive, and lifetime member of the NRA. Lewis and Lilly had the opportunity to travel throughout Europe and the United States over their years together, making friends wherever they went, which was quite evident during the 50th and 60th anniversary celebrations when each time they had over a hundred people travel from coast to coast to take part. They hosted parties and entertained often, filling their home with love and laughter. Services will be at Moore's Cabot Funeral Home, 700 North Second Street, Cabot, Ark., with visitation Thursday, February 8th from 6-8 p.m. and funeral service Friday at 1 p.m. followed by burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Family asks any donations be made to the military charity of your choosing. Online guestbook: www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

Published February 8, 2018

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