Gordie Bernard Holt Sr.

Gordie Bernard Holt, Sr., of North Richland Hills, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. He will always be remembered as a loving Father, Brother, Son, nephew, friend and colleague to all that knew and loved him. He was born on July 15, 1959, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Gordie Slade Holt and Shirley Ann Ruffin Holt. He worshiped and served a living Savior; He loved and cherished his family, and he was a loyal and contributing citizen to his community and country.

Bernard, as he is affectionately called, married the love of his life, Betty Jean Wallace Holt- Burns, and to this union six children were born: Gordie Bernard, Jr., Brian Darnell, Gelisha Bernadette, Aaron Dewayne, La Toya Renae, and Teri Antionette.

After accepting Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at a very early age, Gordie Bernard united with the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Leesville, Louisiana, Rev. Monroe W, Harrison, Pastor. He received his early education in the Vernon Parish School District and graduated from Leesville High School of Leesville, Louisiana. Bernard Attended Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, Louisiana with a Major in Art and Humanities. While at Northwestern, he became a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the Art Club. He enlisted in the United States Armed Forces in 1981 and served his country as a Military Policeman. He Received his General Discharge under Honorable Conditions on August 12, 1986.

Bernard had a passion for Art and Music. He played numerous musical instruments and spent much of his spare time reading, painting, drawing or playing and writing music. He worked for the Louisiana Department of Corrections, The Bledsoe Brace Company and Weiser Security.

Mr. Gordie Bernard Holt, Sr. is survived and fondly remembered by his loving and devoted children: Gordie Bernard Holt, Jr.; Brian Darnell Holt (Cherame); Gelisha Bernadette Holt- Barksdale (Kendall); Aaron Dewayne Holt; LaToya Renae Holt and Teri Antoinette Holt-Willis (Keith) all of Atlanta, Georgia. His beloved Parents: Gordie Slade Holt and Shirley Ann Ruffin Holt of North Richland Hills, Texas. His strongly bonded sister and brother, Cynthia Marriea Holt and Terrence Antonio Holt (Valerie) of Haltom City, Texas. Grand Children: Aiyanna Taylor, Kaylee Agbayani, Briannon Holt, JaQuentin Madison, Jocelyn Holt, Zoe Willis, Zander Willis and Christian Holt all of Atlanta Georgia. One God brother, Andre’ Mallet (Simone), and A host of Aunts and Uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

The visitation will be held from 6 – 8 o’clock P. M. on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at the Foust and Sons Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 12 o’clock noon on Wednesday June 5, 2019, at St. John Church of Southlake, Texas. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery, Dallas, Texas with a reception to follow in the Auditorium of the St. John Church of Grand Prairie, Texas.