William Edward Holt Sr.

Bill Holt, aka Coach, age 73 of Pulaski passed away January 1, 2019. He was a beloved father, gramps, brother, son, educator, mentor, and friend. He was a 1963 graduate of Giles County High School, and received his B.S. and Masters at Middle Tennessee State University. His 40 plus year coaching and education career spanned four schools, before retiring as principle of Pulaski Elementary School. He went on to serve on the Giles County Board of Education until last year. Coach was known as one of the main radio voices of the Bobcats for many years, and enjoyed doing the P.A. for G.C.H.S. football. He served as a County Commissioner for 33 years, and worked tirelessly to improve and advance economic and educational conditions in Giles County. Bill worked for Pulaski Parks and Recreation, maintaining and improving our athletic facilities. He was a current member and past president of the Pulaski Exchange Club and was inducted into the Giles County Little League Hall of Fame. Bill was a lifelong member of East Hill Church of Christ and a Vol for life. He is son of the late James Edward and Helen Maultsby Holt. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Wayne and Duane Holt. Survivors include his son, Billy Holt and wife Natasha of Ardmore, his daughter, Beth Beech and husband Tommy of Pulaski, his sisters, Debbie Carroll and husband Mike of Mt. Pleasant and Donna Millican and husband John of Pulaski, and his grandchildren, Joseph Moss, Colin Walls and Riley and Reagan Holt. Visitation with the family will be held from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 4, 2019 at East Hill Church of Christ. Burial to follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to Huntsville Hospital NICU for Women and Children, 245 Governors Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL 35801, the Dr. C.W. Hart Scholarship Fund, c/o East Hill Church of Christ, 509 East Madison Street, Pulaski, TN 38478, or the Football programs at Giles County High School and Bridgeforth Middle School.