Robert D. Holt

Robert D. Holt obituary

Robert D. Holt

Robert Holt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bates Cooper Sloan Funeral Home - Mount Pleasant on Nov. 7, 2025.

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Robert Dean Holt, age 85, peacefully passed away on November 7, 2025, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. He was born on November 16, 1939 in Titus County, Texas, to George and Morene (Brownlee) Holt.

He was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force.

Robert is survived by his sons and spouses: Bobby and Vicki Holt, Gregg and Kim Holt, Timmy and Patti Holt, Robert and Julia Holt; grandchildren: Lacey Boyd, Brandy Holt, Ambre Layton, Becca Johnston, Zachery Holt, Luke Holt, Henry Holt, Kristi Henry, and Robin Griffith; great-grandchildren: Caleb Holt, Judson Smith, McKenzie Boyd, and Emma Boyd; brother and sister-in-law, James and Ginger Holt; and sister, Marilyn Young.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruby Holt; grandson, Chase Holt; and brother, Willie D. Holt.

A service will be held at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Chapel on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM with a visitation starting at 2:00 PM. A burial to follow at DeShields Cemetery.

An online registry is now available at batescoopersloanfuneralhome.com

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

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