Bobby Joe Holt

January 14, 1937 - May 7, 2020

Bobby Joe Holt went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at age 83. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 36 years, Karen Holt; one daughter, Dr. Jennifer DeBerry; one grandson, Lou Davis Tyre; two sisters, Mary Holt Swann (Kenneth) and Martha Holt Hart (Ronnie); many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy & Beatrice Holt and one brother, Marcell Holt. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He began a career in the pest control industry in Pensacola, FL after leaving the Navy. He then relocated to Hayden, AL and began working for Cook’s Pest Control and later became part owner in Environmental Pest Control. After selling Environmental to Cook’s Pest Control, he finished out his career and retired as a District Manager with Cook’s. Bob was a member and served on the Board of Directors of Birmingham City Salesman’s Club and The Building Owners and Managers Association of Alabama. He was a member of Smoke Rise Baptist Church where he served as Brotherhood Director. Upon retirement he enjoyed farming, becoming a Certified Master Gardener. He worked part-time at Lowe’s in the garden department for 4 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 12th at 11:00 AM at Smokerise Baptist Church in Smokerise.