Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameEdward Franklin “Ed” Holt
Birthabt 1937, Rowan County, NC
Death19 May 2010, Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, Guilford County, NC
Burial22 May 2010, Rowan Memorial Park, Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
FatherJap Odell Holt (1896-1967)
MotherPearl May (1906-1986)
Spouses
Birthabt 1937, Rowan County, NC
Death13 Oct 2013, Reidsville, Rockingham County, NC
Burial16 Oct 2013, Rowan Memorial Park, Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
FatherCalvin Local Basinger (1897-1964)
MotherEffie Janetta Wyatt (1900-1986)
Marriage6 Sep 1958
ChildrenTimothy Edward “Tim” (1960-)
 Stanley Wayne “Stan” (1964-)
Notes for Edward Franklin “Ed” Holt
Edward Franklin Holt

REIDSVILLE - Edward Franklin "Ed" Holt, 73 of 1023 Sherwood Dr., Reidsville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

A native of Rowan County, he was a son of the late Jap Odell and Pearl May Holt and had lived in Reidsville since 1969. He was former Customer Service Manager for Duke Power Co. in Burlington, and was former Superintendent of E.C.&O. for Duke Power Co. in Reidsville, retiring from Duke Power Co. with 37 years of service. A member of First Baptist Church, he was a former member of the Reidsville Kiwanis Club where he served as president in 1971. He was named Boss of the Year by the Reidsville Jaycees, and had served as scoutmaster at First Baptist Church. A U.S. Army veteran, he had served as Campaign Chairman and President of the Reidsville United Way.

Ed was preceded in death by a sister, Ola Mae Overcash and a brother: Floyd Holt.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth Basinger Holt of the home; sons Tim Holt and wife Janet of Reidsville, Stan Holt of Lawrenceville, Ga.; grandchildren Tiffany Holt of Reidsville, Mikaela Holt of Lawrenceville, Ga., Jason Richardson of Reidsville; brother Earl Holt and wife Evelyn of Gastonia; sister Ruth Bost of Salisbury; and sister-in-law Kaye B. Basinger of Rockwell.

Service and Burial: Funeral services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Reidsville. Burial will be in Rowan Memorial Park in Salisbury.

Visitation: The family will see friends 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2010 at Citty Funeral Home and at other times will be at the residence.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Reidsville, NC.

Salisbury Post, 21 May 2010
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