November 4, 1956 – October 30, 2020
Rev. Roy Edward Holt, 63, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Roy Edward Holt was born November 4, 1956 in Bainbridge, GA, the son of Whit Edward Holt and Ruby Lee Murkerson Holt. He worked as a truck driver for Decatur County Road Department for over thirteen years. Several months ago, he was ordained into ministry. He believed family was the foundation for loving others and often referenced the love he shared with his family when ministering to those in need. In his spare time, Roy enjoyed tinkering with cars and old trucks.
Survivors include his siblings, Lesia Booth & Steve Decker of Pelham, GA, Larry & Karen Holt of Bainbridge, GA, and D.A. Bryant of Donalsonville, GA. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Saralyn Holt; and his brother, Henry Grady Holt.
