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William Holt, Obituary
Bill was educated at the University of Michigan and the University of Pennsylvania. Following graduation, Bill joined the US Navy as a dentist and served during the Korean War. After the war, Bill completed his residency in oral surgery in Oakland CA, where he met his wife Ann. He and Ann then moved to Conover, NC, and Bill opened his practice as an oral surgeon, serving the Hickory area for over 30 years. Following retirement, Bill volunteered for several years in the free dental clinic at Cooperative Christian Ministries in Hickory, NC. He was an active member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Conover, NC, where he had served as an elder, usher, a member of the stewardship committee and was former chair of the Christian Day School Board. Bill was also a former member of the Conover Lions Club, an active member of the Conover YMCA and Bible Study Fellowship.
In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his brother, Frank Holt.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Ann Brady Holt; sons, Jon Holt and wife, Lori of Conover, NC, Paul Holt and wife Kim of Conover, NC, and William Holt and wife Melanie of Raleigh, NC; daughter, Anne Elizabeth Holt of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren, Sara Holt, Hannah Holt, Jacob Holt, Sam Holt, Olivia Holt, and Charlie Holt; and sister-in-law, Marianne Holt of Michigan.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Concordia Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul Nelson officiating. A graveside service with military rites by American Legion Post #16 will follow at Catawba Memorial Park in Hickory, NC. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:30 to 2:45 PM on Sunday, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to: Concordia Lutheran Church, 216 5th Ave. SE, Conover, NC, 28613.
Condolences may be sent to the Holt family at www.drumfh-conover.com
The Holt family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremations in Conover.
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Connie & Jim Lingle
October 11, 2017
Jim and I were so saddened to hear of your loss. Bill will always be remembered for his quick smile and kind words he had for everyone he met. May God grant you and your family His mercy and peace during this most difficult time. Knowing God has His arms around us and His hands beneath us will enable us to face all that is before us. Our prayers are with you and your family.
October 10, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. At the YMCA Bridge group, we will all miss Bill. He never minded keeping score, which everyone did not like to do.
He was such a kind person, always asking different ones about how they were.
Regards to the family.
Madeleine Futrelle
Jane Edwards
October 10, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Holt family at this difficult time.
Heather Rivera
October 10, 2017
We offer our deepest condolences to the family. They are in our thoughts and prayers. I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Holt; such a caring physician and wonderful provider to work with. He will be greatly missed.
Kenneth Williams
October 9, 2017
Sorry, to hear about your loss. I hope your family weathers this hard time as well as possible.
Gary & Phyllis Joseph
October 9, 2017
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace.
Kelly Christensen
October 9, 2017
To the Holt Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for you and your family.
October 8, 2017
Our Friend will be awaiting this humble and loving man. We will cherish memories of him and your family as great neighbors. May our Lord comfort you in your grief.
Al & Marge Spizzo
Inge Nakel
October 8, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Holt family. My deepest condolences. Much love.
Sam Warlick
October 7, 2017
So sorry for your loss.
Alex Rooker
October 7, 2017
My best wishes go out to the family. Dr. Holt's easy manner was well received by all who knew him.
Leona Schell
October 7, 2017
Ann, I am so sorry to learn of Bill's passing - He was as much a member of The Class of '52 as the rest of us. My Love and Prayers to you and your family. Love You. Leona Schell
Cindy Spizzo Hudson
October 6, 2017
Our deepest condolences for the Holts. You all are in our prayers!
David and Andra Pingel
October 6, 2017
Our deepest sympathy,Ann, to you and your entire family. May our gracious God give you strength during this very difficult time.
Karl and Carol Wolfe
October 6, 2017
Jon, Lori, Sam and Anne,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences for your loss.
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