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MR. JESS LEONARD HOLT JAN. 14, 1943 - OCT. 14, 2006 Mr. Jess Leonard Holt, 63, passed away at his residence in Modesto.
A native of Spiro, Oklahoma, he was a Modesto resident since 1948. He was a General Contractor for 34 years; owned Jesse Holt Construction, and was also a cabinet maker. He was a member of Assembly of God Church of Hughson, member of American Quarterhorse Association, member of National Rifle Association, member of American Paint Horse Association, member of Back Country Horseman Association and a member of Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association.
His hobbies were horses, hunting, fishing and the wildness mountains.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Holt of Modesto; three sons: Ted Holt., Sr., and Jesse Holt, Jr., both of Modesto and Randy Holt of Seminole, Oklahoma; one sister, Barbara Flynn-Olson of Modesto; seven grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Holt and Katherine Michael, one brother, Aaron Holt and one sister.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 18, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel. Funeral will be held Thursday, October 19 at 1:30 p.m., Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel. Burial will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jess Holt
Hubert Chappell
October 25, 2006
Peggy, I am so blessed to have met you and Jess. Integrity is the word that comes to me when remembering Jess. He was and you are very special, May you feel God's love and peace during the days ahead.
Martha Teixeira
October 20, 2006
Dear Peggy,
I am so sorry to hear of Jess's passing. My heart aches for your loss. He loved you so very much, you brought out his gentle side. I was blessed to know Jess and you. You both are such generous loving people.
Your friend,
Martha Teixeira
Susan Sims McCreary
October 19, 2006
Jess, I am Peggy's cousin from Mississippi and I never did get to meet you, but I did get to talk with you several times on the phone. I feel like I had known you forever. I know you will be missed, especially by Peggy. I know she loved you so much and will be lossed with you gone.
Jessica & Carlos Ruiz
October 19, 2006
Jess you will be missed by all you were a great person and I always looked forward those sunday morning chruch hugs. Until we see you again.
Christy Lawley (Flynn)
October 19, 2006
Uncle Jess... I know you are at peace now, and I will miss you until we see each other again. With all my love, your niece Christy.
Desirea Henandez (Lawley)
October 19, 2006
My sympathy goes out to everyone that loved and cared about Jess. He is the perfect person to welcome us, and once again we will all be together...laughing, going through all the memories. While we are here, we can share all the memories he left behind, so he will always be here...when ever need him. We love you Uncle Jess.
Edwin Olson
October 18, 2006
I miss you brother-in-law. We had a lot of good times at the ranch. Going to miss the pool game and your smile.
Barbara Flynn-Olson
October 18, 2006
Thank to all who sent their condolances for my brother Jess
India Flynn-Kerr
October 18, 2006
Uncle Jess,God bless and bye-for-now.Love & Peace,
India Flynn-Kerr
Mom, my heart and prayers go out to you. This is so sad...
India
Dustie Hathcoat
October 18, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Maralin F. Baidenmann
October 18, 2006
Peggy and Family~
I am so sorry to hear about Jess.
You and the family are in my prayers.
Maralin F.Baidenmann
Ron's sister
Lorali Strander
October 18, 2006
My deepest sympathies to Jess' family. They were just boys when I last saw Jess. My dad (who has passed) & Jess were great horse buddies & he will be greatly missed but he is in great company.
Sincerely,
Lorali (Hammett) Strander
John & Jammie Villines
October 18, 2006
Our deepest sympathies go to Peggy and Jess' family in their time of mourning. Yet we rejoice that Jess is with his Creator, the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, free of pain and disease, and full of joy.
Maggie (Laughlin) Hale
October 18, 2006
Peggy, So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brandi LoForti-Delhart
October 17, 2006
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow, Jess touched so many lives. We too will miss him. Love and Prayers
Linda Holt
October 17, 2006
To my son's Ted, Randy, and Jesse I am deeply saddened for the loss of your Father. I love you boys you mean the world to me and always will.
To the rest of the family my sympathy goes out to you. You are all in my prayers.
Ted Jr., Trevor, Tyler Holt
October 17, 2006
We send our love and prayers to all of our family and friends. may god be with you in this time of sorrow. To our dad and our two uncles we love you and wish we could be there with you.
Tom & Nancy Ford
October 17, 2006
Jess - You will be missed. We have viewed all our old movies and spent yesterday remembering all our good times spent in the hills hunting.
EVA FORD
October 17, 2006
My deepest sympathy to all of Jess's family, especially to his three sons.
I have known Jess for many years and concidered him a very good friend. He will be missed by many!
Love, Eva Ford
John Padilla
October 17, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Terry Lynn
October 17, 2006
I'm sorry to hear of Jesse's passing I worked for Jess back in the 80's
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