Kenneth Earl Holt, Sr.

Kenneth Earl Holt, Sr., 59, of Manila, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at the St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born Nov. 20, 1954, in Manila, he was the son of Calvin and Melva Ingram Holt and was a longtime area resident. Mr. Holt was of the Church of God belief, owned Holt's ATV repair service in Manila for many years, enjoyed motorcycles and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Diana Holt of the home; his father, Calvin Holt of Manila; his mother, Melva Ingram of Leachville; one son, Kenneth Earl Holt, Jr. and wife Heather of Jonesboro; one daughter, Melissa Moore and husband Austin of Manila; one brother, Keith Holt of Manila; three sisters, Shelia Longhibler of Jacksonville, Kathy Mouser of Cottage Grove, Wis., and Tracy Stewart of Jonesboro; six grandchildren, Luke Holt, Christian Watson, Madison Weathers, Jordan Watson, Kelsea Moore and Gavin Moore; and one great-granddaughter, Hadley Jean Weathers. Mr. Holt also leaves a host of other family and friends.

Graveside services were 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Monette Cemetery with Bro. Matthew Collier officiating.

Faith Funeral Service of Manila was in charge of arrangements.