Henry (Hank) Holt III

HANK

1956 - 2010

On April 10 2010, Henry Holt III (Hank), lost his courageous Battle with H1N1 Swine Flu. Hank had bravely battled this most deadly disease for 60 days. In doing so he has been an inspiration to family, friends and many he never knew.

Hank was born on 6 Jun 1956 and named for our late father, LTC Henry Holt Jr., AUS, who was a D-Day participant. Hank’s birthday and the Normandy Invasion both occurred on June 6th.

Hank attended, O.J. Semmes Elementary School, Workman Junior High School, and was a 1974 Washington High School graduate. He attended PJC and the University of Florida. He had a lifelong interest in science. He was a huge fan of the Space Program and in the 60's whenever there was a launch; he was allowed to be late for school to view the launch. His technical knowledge and skill eventually led to his employment with Hobart Corporation.

Hank was a ham radio operator and loved this hobby. He enjoyed building projects, and writing computer programs for use in ham radio. He was a member of and an active participant in The Five Flags Amateur Radio Club of Pensacola. He also had a love of photography which started in high school and continued as he assisted his wife in her photography and artwork.

Hank has been married to Mitzi Presley Holt since 2001. They were classmates in high school and became reacquainted after their Washington High School 25 year class reunion.

An active member of The Methodist church since age 3, Hank has attended The Gadsden Street UMC, The Summit Park UMC and First United Methodist Church of Pensacola which he joined because of his wife. He also joined his wife in singing in the church choir.

Hank is survived by his wife Mitzi; his children Carrie Bertauski, of Fredericksburg, VA, Daniel Holt of Pensacola, and Rachael Holt of Austin TX; and two grandchildren Kaleb Feltner and Rachael Bertauski of Fredericksburg, VA. He also leaves behind his siblings, Jerry Holt, Doug Holt and Jon Holt of Pensacola and Libby Boatwright of Atlanta GA.

Visitation will be Friday April 16th from 5PM until 8PM at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel on Scenic Hwy.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday April 17th at 2PM at The First United Methodist Church in Pensacola. A reception is to be held at Wright Place following the service.

In lieu of Flowers, please make donations to the Hank Holt Memorial Fund, First United Methodist Church Pensacola, 6 East Wright Street, Pensacola, FL 32501.

Pallbearers are Chris Caraballo, Gene Bannon, Rowdy Lienhart, Larry Newburn, Randall Boyd and Dwight Gilliam. Honorary pallbearers are of members The Five Flags Amateur Radio Club of Pensacola.

BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL, 3351 Scenic Highway is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be offered at www.bayviewfisher-pouchapel.com.