Henry Holt Jr.

Henry Holt Jr. obituary

Henry Holt Jr.

Henry Holt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A. D. Porter & Sons Funeral Home - Downtown on Feb. 12, 2026.
Henry Holt, Jr. 89, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

He was a Deacon and former Superintendent of Sunday School at Greater Friendship Baptist Church.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Evelyne Holt; children, Samantha Yvette Priest (Pierre), Henry Holt III (Deltrye) and Mary A. Baunjoko; 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Grady Holt (Debbie) and Bobbie Jean Holt Williamson and a host of nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 2325 Osage Ave.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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