James M Holt Sr., age 82, of Mount Olive, Alabama passed away on Wednesday December 12, 2018. James was born September 19, 1936 in Athens, Al. Preceded in death by his 2 sons James M. Holt Jr. and Bennie Eugene Holt. Survivors include his devoted wife of 60 years Benita Holt and his son Terry Holt, and his granddaughters Christal Thompson, Laura Kate Holt, and Hailey Leighann Holt
He retired from Burlington Northern rail road with 43 years of service. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday December 14, 2018 at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with burial at Oakwood Memorial Gardens.