Doug Holt

Doug Holt obituary, Columbia, KY

Doug Holt

Doug Holt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, Inc. on Feb. 22, 2026.
Doug Holt, 63, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, February 20, 2026, at Med Center Health in Bowling Green

He was born July 7, 1962, in Russell County and was a former carpenter and logger.

He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Ray Holt and a brother, Jackie Holt.

Survivors include:

His mother – Lois Crockett Holt of Columbia

His son – Josh Holt of Columbia

Four grandchildren – Steven Holt, Michael Holt, Jasmine Holt and Grace Holt

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

Burial in Crockett Cemetery in Russell County

Visitation after 10:00 A.M. Tuesday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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