Gary Holt, Born August 7, 1956 in Bybee, Tennessee to William Carroll and Vera Fox Holt. Gary unexpectedly passed away Saturday April 18, 2026 at Cookeville Regional Hospital after complicatons from a recent illness.
Gary was a member of Cave Hill Baptist Church in Newport, TN. He worked with Royal ambassador summer camp for 3 years and had also been an R.A. Leader at Northport Baptist Church.
Gary was always busy doing something, whether it was working, helping others, or just getting a rise out of making others happy. He never walked when he could run. Gary loved working on the farm and being on the tractor. Amos, his faithful steed watching him along the way. Gary was full of life and brought joy and laughter to everyone that knew him. His twin brother Larry often says Gary was the best looking of the pair, so says his twin. One thing for certain is that Gary NEVER completely grew up and he will never grow old.
Gary was a paramedic of 30 years in 3 different counties and spent the last 20 years at Dollywood where he retired in 2023. He was a 32nd degree Masonic Member and Pass Master. As if that wasn't enough, he was also a Shriner Clown.
Gary was preceded in death by his father William Carroll Holt and his brother Lynn.
Gary is survived by his wife Dean Green Holt, daughter Jennifer, son Adam and wife Ally, stepchildren: Shea, Brad and wife Amber with grandson Franky, Andrew, as well as Sarah and husband Wes. He is also survived by Mother Vera Stewart, twin brother Larry and brother Tim and wife Michelle, with a special granddaughter Keirra Laws, as well as several nieces and nephews and extended family.
The funeral service will be at 6:00 pm Thursday April 23, 2026, at the Hampton Crossroads Baptist Church 109 Stallion Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506
The family will receive friends from 5-6 at the church.
Oak Lawn Funeral Home Sparta, TN is honored to serve the family of Gary Holt.
Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com.
