Jerry Wayne Holt

            Jerry Wayne Holt, age 69, of Arden, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville, NC. He was born on November 10, 1951 in Wyandotte, MI to the late Thomas Holt and Cindy Lucille Cody Holt Shelton. Jerry was a hardworking man who gave everything to help his family. He would do anything that he could to help his family, friends, and those in need.

            Along with his parents, Jerry was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Juanita Holt; grandson, J.D. Jones, Jr.; his step-father, Sam Shelton; and brothers, Patrick and Clay Shelton.

            Those left behind to cherish his memory are his daughter, Sheri Jones (Doug) of Fairview, NC; his sons, Michael and Dwight Holt, both of Arden, NC; his brothers, Robert Holt (Ginger) of Asheville, NC, Cecile Shelton (Sherry) of Marshall, NC and Paul Shelton (Angela) of Asheville, NC; his sister, Sissy Blankenship (Jerry) of Marshall, NC; granddaughters, Destiny Smith, Ciana Holt, Jillian Holt and Kira Jones; and lots of extended family and friends.

            A celebration of life will be announced by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to Shriners Hospital for Children at 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

            Penland Family Funeral Home is honored to be caring for the Holt Family and assisting them with arrangements.

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