Mr. Wilbur Dale “Willie” Holt, age 63 of Stuart, passed away at his home January 2, 2024. He was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina to the late Edgar “Edd” and Delcie Holt. In addition to his parents, Mr. Holt was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Dean Shelton; niece, Patty Stanley; nephew, Jimmy “Dean” Holt; and beloved dog, Loco. Willie was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed talking to people, four wheeling, watching NASCAR races, being a Dale Earnhardt fan, gardening, and watching his Tarheels. Anyone who knew Willie knew he loved his homeplace, The Holt Farm and all their family cookouts.
Mr. Holt is survived by his wife of 32 years, Rhonda Payne Holt of the home; two sisters, Patsy Baliles (Benny) of Stuart, Linda Fain (Randall) of Ararat; four brothers, Paul Holt (Janet), Jimmy Holt (Nancy), James Holt, Walter Holt all of Stuart; and nieces and nephews, Mike, Lisa, Scott, Samantha, Jamie, Ashley, Chris, Matthew, Benjie, and Laura Ann.
Funeral Services for Mr. Holt will be held Monday, January 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart with Pastor Tommy Nichols officiating. Burial will follow in the Aarons Corner Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday afternoon. In lieu of flowers or food the family requests memorial donations be made to Aarons Corner Church Cemetery Fund, 1543 Aarons Corner Church Road, Lawsonville, NC 27022. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
