Gordon L. Holt

Gordon Leon Holt, 79, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville. Born June 6, 1933 in Martin County, he was the son of Elmer "Jum" and Eva M. (Frye) Holt. He was united in marriage to Frances M. Pinnick on May 17, 1958 at the Loogootee Christian Church. He was a graduate of Shoals High School, and a retired train dispatcher for the CSX railroad. He is survived by one son, Mark L. Holt and wife Teri of Montomery; one sister, Mildred Arvin of Oregon; one niece Darlene Hobson and husband Terry of Newberry; two granddaughters, Kellianne Webband husband Ryne of Indianapolis, and Stephanie Yoder and husband Ben of Bloomington; one great nephew, Craig Tharp and wife Danielle of Orlando, Fl; and special friend, Joan Qualkenbush of Shoals. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; and a brother Donald L. Holt. Gordon was a member of the Shoals American Legion Post 61, and a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Air Force. He was also a member of the Shoals Christian Church where he served as Elder and Deacon.