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James Holt Obituary
In August of 1961 he enlisted in the US Army. During his four years in the Army, he played basketball and baseball. In 1965 he was drafted to the Kansas City Athletics in Minor League Baseball. During his time in Major League Baseball he played for several teams that included the Minnesota Twins and Oakland A's. His MLB career spanned from 1968 to 1976. While with the Oakland A's, in 1974 they won the World Series. In the years after returning home from baseball he worked locally which included Fireequip and the Elon Fire Department. James enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, and being with his classmates and laughing. His laugh was infectious and will be missed by all who ever heard it.
He is preceded in death by his parents, as well as his daughter: Sharon Kaye Dickens, a brother: Lacy Theodore Holt, and sisters: Margaret Flintall, Mary Caldwell and Laura Holt.
He leaves to cherish his memory: niece: Donna Holt of Burlington, nephew: Maurice Morton (Sharon) of Kernersville, sister: Elizabeth Morrow of Greensboro and many nieces, nephews and cousins and friends.
The family will receive visitors during a time of viewing from 12 noon-1:00 PM in the Roy Blackwell Chapel on Monday, April 1st 2019. A graveside service will immediately follow at North Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be posted to blackwellfuneral.com. Services entrusted to Blackwell Funeral Home.
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Catherlene Braddy Hubbard
March 26, 2025
I will always cherish the time we spent together. I cared a lot for Jim and will never forget him. I truly miss him. He was a wonderful person.
April 29, 2020
Hero to young baseball fans, you will be missed.
Mary Kuhnley
April 13, 2020
Jim Holt was a TRUE Gentle-Man! He was so kind, thoughtful & caring. There are no words to describe his unselfish ways, he will be missed!
Mary Kuhnley
April 13, 2020
Mary Kuhnley
April 13, 2020
10/73, Jim on the phone at my house.
Mary Kuhnley
April 13, 2020
3/75, Jim at my house.
Mary Kuhnley
April 13, 2020
Cathy Hubbard
October 2, 2019
So sorry I learned about your passing so long after the fact. I will never forget out times together. You were one of the nicest persons I have ever known. May you rest in peace...til we meet again.
John Bostic
May 15, 2019
JIm Holt taught me how to hit...I enjoyed every moment learning from not only a World Series winning player but an even better man. Good Lord he was funny. Everything I taught my 4 children and lots of other fastpitch softball and baseball players I learned from Jim Holt and they all hit pretty dang good. That's how important he was to me as a young man and kids who didn't know him. He was that good and I'll thank him personally in Heaven one day
Harv Angel
April 6, 2019
So glad you were a Minnesota Twin....you were great and you played with some greats. See you on the other side.
Denise Neal
April 5, 2019
You were one of the best humans I have ever been blessed to call friend...You will be truly missed in this world. Fly high big guy...until we meet again.
Maurice Doss
April 3, 2019
Jim you were a great player, and will be missed amongst your fans and family in Major League Baseball. My condolences goes out to your family and friends. Fellow member of the MLBPAA
with Magallanes in Venezuela
Enrique Capecchi
April 2, 2019
Jim Holt is one of my childhood heroes, he played for Navegantes del Magallanes in Venezuela for several seasons.
He won every fan heart and will live in our memories forever!
Rest in Peace and thank you, thank you for everything!
E.J. Capecchi
Terence Donovan
April 2, 2019
I never met you...But i loved reading about your life and times...Those days are when i was young too...God Bless Your Family....
keith lohr
April 1, 2019
James what a great freind and comworker you were, we shared many stories, mostly yours, thanks for 35 plus years of friendship, I will never forget my major league baseball hero Rest in peace big Jim Holt
Glenda Harden
April 1, 2019
My sincere condolences Liz to you and the family. I am sorry for your loss. May you cherish the fond memories of your brother James. May God comfort you and give you his peace during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Your Cousin
Bodilly Glenda Harden
Brenda Adams
April 1, 2019
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Holt family. May God grant you the peace, love, and comfort like only He can during this time of bereavement. The family sends our love. We are sorry we cannot be there at this time.
March 31, 2019
RIP to a good man and clutch pinch hitter in the 1974 World Series
March 31, 2019
Our condolences to the family may God fulfill his promise of binding of the broken hearted. Isaiah 61:1
Jeffery Luitjens
March 31, 2019
My condolences to the entire Holt family. I saw Jim play with the Twins when I was a youngster and appreciate the grace and style he brought to the game. Thank you sir for the memories of watching you play the game I love for my hometown team. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Linda Bailey
March 31, 2019
Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace.
Faye (Holt) Williams
March 30, 2019
To the Holt Family: Sending you Sympathy, Love and Prayers. May God shower you with the Peace that only He can give!!
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