Crafton Pete Holt

May 28, 2015

Crafton Pete Holt, 86, entered eternity in Heaven on May 22, 2015, passing at home with family at his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Velma Holt; and brothers, Everitt, Donnie, Richard, and Leon.

He leaves his wife Patricia (Pat) of 57 years; his children; Charlotte Holt Tucker (husband Richard), Gary Holt (wife Barbara) and Teresa Holt Corkill (husband Bill). Also, leaving in body but not in heart, his grandchildren the love and joy of his life, Rick Tucker, Tiffany Tucker Price (husband Shane), Patrick Corkill, (wife Mellisa), Kimberly Corkill, Samantha Holt, Joanna Holt and Miranda Holt; and great-grandchildren; Richie Tucker, Katie Tucker and Delaney Boroden. Pete also leaves a brother, Wayman Holt; and sister, Doris Carden, and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. His family was his greatest joy and thought of them as his greatest accomplishment.

He lived in Pensacola most of his life. He and his wife were the owners of Holt Construction for 45 years. He was a member of St. Luke Methodist Church and Pine Forest Methodist Church prior to that. Pete served on many committees and was active in building projects at both churches. He was blessed to have many loving friends and called both churches home.

He and Pat traveled to Costa Rica on 13 mission trips where they built many homes and churches, taught bible school, and shared God’s love as well as their talents in construction. They were happiest when serving others in this way.

Pete was a devoted husband, father, a very proud grandfather, and great-grandfather. Pete truly loved camping, fishing, traveling in their RV, and enjoying many trips across the country and overseas.

Pete hosted a men’s prayer and fellowship group of special friends who met in his home for 15 years. These wonderful friends will serve as honorary pallbearers: Rev. Rual Morris, Winston Gilmore, George Norsworthey, Don Daughtery, Warren Thompson Jr., Keith Gaultney, Bill Krantz, Jimmy Stiller, Ralph McCullers, John Mason and Stan Brown

The family would also like to express their gratitude to Shanna Gatlin for the loving care she gave to Pete and the family during this difficult time.

Services were held on May 27, 2015, at St. Luke United Methodist Church on 9 Mile Road. Interment was at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.

Donations can be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church or Hospice Regency who have so lovingly cared for him and his family in his final days.

Pallbearers will be Rick Tucker, Patrick Corkill, Richie Tucker, Rickey Holt, David Fitzpatrick, Melvis Holt, David Fitzpatrick, Paul Bryan and Sammy Lucker.

Thank God for my soul’s resting
Thank God for I’ve been blessed
Thank God for all who loved me,
Praise God who loves me best.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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Written by Jane · Filed Under Obituaries