Obituary

Teddy Lee Holt

August 6, 1935 - November 4, 2009

Biography

Teddy Lee Holt, 74, of New Troy passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 10 AM Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman with Rev. Gerald Schroer officiating.  Burial will be in New Troy Cemetery.  Friends may meet with the family from 6 - 8 PM Friday at the funeral home.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be given to the family.

Teddy was born August 6, 1935 in Truman, Arkansas the son of the late Allie "Cap"and Robbie (Pickering) Holt. He served in the US Army and was a member of the Weechik American Legion Post 518.  On February 15, 1992 he married the former Shirley Kemp.  Teddy was a professional truck driver.

Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Shirley; three children - Tina (Chris Kuespert) Holt of LaPorte, Indiana, Phillip (Emily) Melton of Baroda, and Larry Melton of Stevensville; seven grandchildren; three brothers - W.C. "Dubb" (Janice) Holt, James (Anita) Holt, and Wayne (Christine) Holt all of Arkansas; and two sisters - Hettie Presley of Arkansas and Jean (James) Allen of Elkhart, Indiana.

Teddy was also preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. 

Blogger's Note:  This is an accurate representation of the last 17 years of his life . . . nothing more.