Harold Lloyd Holt

Harold Lloyd Holt, son of the late Elmer and Thelma Holt, was born June 25, 1929 in Peoria, Oklahoma. In 1955, Harold entered the United States Army and served his country faithfully until his retirement on May 31, 1975 after 20 years of service. He had attained the rank of Sergeant First Class and earned several awards and commendations; some of which include: National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Silver Service Star and 3 Bronze Service Stars, Driver Badge, Overseas Service Bars (4), 2 Year Operation Badge w/OP Mechanic Bar, Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation w/Palm. On November 1, 1972, Harold was united in marriage to Shirley I. (Chase) McKinney in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. They shared over 41 years of marriage together and many wonderful memories. In 1975, Harold made an important decision in his life. He made a profession of faith and was baptized. He was currently a member of the Mt. Gibson Baptist Church and attended every chance he could until his health began to decline. Harold was a hardworking man. He owned and operated his own backhoe and dump truck service. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching television, but some of his favorite shows were animal shows, westerns and Andy Griffith. In his working years, you would probably find Harold in the mornings at the donut shop drinking coffee, eating donuts and visiting. He loved spending time playing with his grandchildren when they were able to visit. Harold was a member of the VFW 331 of St. Robert. Harold went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, December 10, 2013 in Life Care Center of Waynesville, Missouri having attained the age of 84. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him. Harold leaves to cherish his memory, his wife: Shirley Holt of Waynesville, MO; two children: Harold “Keith” Holt of Grove, OK and Michael McKinney and wife Murt of Wamego, KS; four grandchildren and other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by one son: Mitchell McKinney and one daughter: Gail Young. Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2013 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Rev. Richard Breeden officiating. The songs “Where the Roses Never Fade” and “Just A Rose Will Do” were played. Inurnment with military honors followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery – Fort Leonard Wood. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood.

Harold Lloyd Holt

June 25, 1929 - December 10, 2013