Wilburn Holt

Wilburn Holt obituary

Wilburn Holt

Wilburn Holt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Macon Funeral Home on Sep. 17, 2025.

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Wilburn Wesley Holt, age 66, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday September 9, 2025, with his family by his side.

Wilburn was born in Rabun Co, GA, to the late Paul Robert "Bob" Holt and Pearl Irene Stiwinter. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Debra Holt. He enjoyed fishing and was always telling jokes and cutting up with everyone.

He is survived by three sisters, Pauline Maney (David), Connie Moyer (Mathew), Wilma Carver (Dale); and brother, William "Peewee" Holt, all of Franklin. He lived with his niece's Cathy, Candace, and Faith Holt, who cared for him until his death. He had two stepchildren, Cindy Waller and Danny Sanders; three grandchildren; several great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Thursday, September 18th from 5-7pm at Macon Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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