John A. Holt

Graveside service for John A. Holt, 89 of Sallisaw, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on December 5, 1931 in McKey Community, Oklahoma to Minnie Towery Holt and Joe Holt and passed away on July 29, 2021 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He was married to Roberta “Bobbie” Holt on March 23, 1966 in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Holt was a Field Office Manager for Robert E. McKee Construction Company and later was a rural mail carrier in Sequoyah County. He loved nature and all animals, especially horses. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working in the yard and drinking coffee with his buddies.

Survivors are:

Wife: Bobbie of the home;

Four daughters: Sandra Haney of McKinney, TX, Glynda Young and partner: Sam Crabtree of Sallisaw, OK, Joellen Asbill and Brad of Sallisaw, OK and Kelly Arteaga and partner: Grant Lowe of Sallisaw, OK;

Five grandchildren: Shane Young, Jeremy Young, Jessica Haney, Sabrina Haney and Haley Asbill;

Five great grandchildren: Shayna Wood, Logan Young, Peyton Young, Cooper Young and Charlee Young;

One great great grandson: Weston Wood;

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters: Ruby Powers, Rachel Brooks, Betty Lasswell and Opal Young, and 2 brothers: Jim and Bill Holt .

Active Pallbearers will be Gary Young, Glen Young, Shane Young, Jeremy Young, Brad Asbill and Sam Crabtree.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Doug Deer, Wilburn Lee, Carl Rosson and all of his coffee buddies.

Viewing will be 10 am – 8 pm Saturday and 2 – 8 pm Sunday at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home – Sallisaw, OK.