Jimmy Welton Holt, 96, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Nodaway Nursing Home.

He was born on August 18, 1924 in Maryville. He graduated in 1942 from Maryville High School. He enlisted in the United State Navy on January 25, 1943 and was discharged on February 19, 1946. He served aboard the Battleship New Jersey.

He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Elmer and Sara (Stelter) Holt and also John and Cora (Carter) Stelter, his sister, Mary (Stelter) Cochrane and his daughter, Jennifer (Holt) Valentine Bur.

He owned and operated a one-of-a-kind hardware store until it burned in 1972. He then farmed and raised black angus cattle.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a 67 year member of the American Legion Post 100, a lifetime member (69 years) of the local Elks Lodge 760. He had also served as an assistant Scout leader for troop 75.

He enjoyed following his children and grandchildren in their activities and especially enjoyed family get togethers. He was an avid football fan and attended all the home games of the Spoofhounds and Bearcats. He loved to play golf and was so happy when he made a hole-in-one.

He is survived by his wife Donna (Lawson) Holt. They were married on March 4, 1957; their son, Clifton; grandchildren, James and Justina Holt, Ryan Holt (Gabby Aviles), Julia and John Bartak and Logan Bur; great-granddaughter, Blakely Bartak and great-grandson, Jonathan Holt; nephew, David Cochrane and brother-on-law, Palmer Lawson.

Graveside Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 1pm Saturday, December 12th at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Maryville under the care of Price Funeral Home. Friends may pay their respects on Friday, December 11th from 9am to 6pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, his family requests memorials be made to the Maryville Elks Lodge 760 Scholarship Fund or the First United Methodist Church.