Philip Martin Holt

Philip Martin Holt went to be with the Lord on May 30th 2023.  He was born to Otto and Thelma Holt of Bardwell, KY on April 8, 1944.

A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023 at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home with Bro. Trad York officiating.

Phil was a member of Waldo Baptist Church. He retired as a Lt. Colonel from the U.S. Army Reserves after serving over 20 years, including in the Gulf War. Phil served as a Pharmacist at Massac Memorial Hospital for 35 years and was a relief Pharmacist for others in Metropolis. He loved old cars, music, genealogy and Civil War history. He will be sorely missed by friends and family.

Phil is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda Medley Holt; son, Jeff Holt; daughter, Lori Miller and husband John; bonus children, Kacey Willis and husband Jed, Nathan English, Ashley Bowman and husband Brandon; grandchildren, Kalen, Jake, Dustin, Joseph, Lily, Lucas and Peyton; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty; and brother, Bill.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2nd at the funeral home.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to he Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.

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