Robert James

"Bob" Holt, Sr.

Robert James "Bob" Holt, Sr., the only child of Robert F. and Helen J. Rumberger Holt, passed away peacefully in his home in Harlingen, Texas on January 16, 2024 at the age of 82.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary "Miki" Holt; three children (RJ, Michael, and David); five grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren (soon to be 5).

Bob served in the Air Force ('63—'67); attended the Universities of Pittsburgh (first chair trombone) and of Missouri at Rolla (Geological Engineering); worked for Petrofina (Society of Professional Engineers) and Total Petroleum (Divisional Environmental Engineer for the Cotton Valley); and has been active in many churches including being a deacon at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas.

The family will hold a private ceremony.

En lieu of flowers Bob requested all donations to be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital for the hope of future generations.