Rayford Oneal Holt

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Rayford Oneal Holt

Rayford Oneal Holt, 90, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 12, 2025, at his home. He was born February 21, 1934, in Marion County, AL, son of the late Selvie John and Sarah Brunes Gaut Holt and was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Virginia Helen Holt. Rayford was also preceded in death by his 3 sisters, Carolyn Dale Holt, Cynthia Ellen West, and Sarah Lee Naramore. He served the United States faithfully in the US Army and the US Air Force. Rayford was a combat veteran of the Vietnam war where he served as an Air Force Forward Air Controller in the Mekong Delta region of the conflict. Rayford retired after 20 years of military service and joined the Postal Service where he remained until he retired in 1996. He was a faithful member of Kings Mountain Baptist Church for many years. Rayford possessed a generous spirit and always gave his time and talents to those who needed help. He could often be found working around the church, always placing others’ needs above his own. In his spare time, Rayford enjoyed woodworking and traveling. He spent many hours driving to his next destination, wherever that may have been. Rayford was always independent and enjoyed staying active, even in his later years. His guidance, generosity and love will leave a lasting memory in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him.

SURVIVORS: Sons: Rick Holt and wife Anna, Costa Mesa, CA and Keith Holt, Gastonia, NC Grandchildren: Alan Holt and wife Betsy, Beaver Dam, VA and Laura Yale and husband Justin, Bothell, WA Brother Adron "Buddy" Holt. Brilliant, AL

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Kings Mountain Baptist Church  located at 101 West Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, with Pastor Tim Whitesides officiating

VISITATION: 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM on January 23, 2025 at Kings Mountain Baptist Church

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rayford's memory may be made to Kings Mountain Baptist Church at 101 West Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or the Bumpass Volunteer Fire Department, 96 Fredricks Hall RD, Bumpass, VA 23024

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