Mr. Jerome Holt was born April 21,1959 in Titus, Alabama to the late Eissie Maud and Curtis Holt and relocated to Columbus, Ohio when he was 4 years old.
Jerome was a 1979 graduate of Columbus Public Schools and worked for the Department of Taxation and G & J Pepsi.
Jerome was a member of Word at Work Ministries under the leadership of Pastors Mike Peebles and David Peppers. He was also a member of Bethlehem Temple and Mt Zion Churches under the leadership of the late Bishops Walter Jones and Gilbert Price.
He loved reading and studying the bible and listening to gospel music especially Rance Allen.
He loved fishing and working on cars with Deacon Bowers and Deacon Hayes. He would be fondly remembered as the Deacon with the church keys. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy’s fan and love watching old school cartoons.
Jerome leaves us with a great example of being able to continue in the Faith despite all the obstacles he faced in life.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Glen Holt, three sisters, Evon Bozeman, Dixie Mae Holtzclaw and Claranell Washington. Mother and Father in-law (Cortez and Hubert Moore), Sister and brother-in-law (Dee Dee and Calvin Mitchell) of Tazewell, VA. God Mother Mary Franklin, Church Mother Ruth Jones and “Adopted” parents Joe and Elouise Copeland.
Jerome leaves to mourn, his wife of 39 years Penny. Godchildren Tyrone Jones, T.J. Marshall, LeAnn Taylor, Ani Watson, and their children, all of Columbus, OH. Brother-in-law Tommy (Nancy McDonald) of Tazewell, VA. Four brothers, George (Jackie) Holt, of Titus, AL, Curtis, Rickey and Clyde Holt, of Montgomery, AL, two sisters, Connie (Eddie) Woodhouse and Marynell Smith of Titus, AL., one Aunt Margie Mims of Lansing, MI. Special cousins Linda and Lorenzo Holt. Special friends Henry Qualls, Charles Pack, David Norman, Sonya Hayes, Charles and Lillian Burger, Church Mother Georgia Durroh, a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Dress is casual and anyone wishing to represent their NFL or college teams, please do so.
The family is asking in lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Kidney Foundation.
https://www.kidney.org/
A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery January 7th at 10:00 am.
Repass to be determined.
Prayers going out for his entire family. Sorry I never got to meet you Brother in Law. Connie was always talking about you. I am glad the two of you were able to talk a couple of nights before your passing.
Eddie Woodhouse your sister Connie’s husband in Titus Alabama
Penny,
We send our heart filled condolences to you and the family. We are so sorry for your loss. Dott and Blaze
Our sincere condolences to the family, praying for comfort during this difficult time.
Heartfelt sympathy to you and the family
Lov u
Was a great man. Wish I could have seen him as an adult.
My condolences goes out to the entire family.
Bettye Brisker Walker
Titus Al
So sorry prayers for family Love you
So sorry for your loss. My are with you. If I can be of any assistance, please feel free to call me.
Penny, I’m so sorry to hear Jerome passed away. I’m a phone call away, please call if there’s anything I can do for you. I’m sending my love and support, you and your family are in my prayers.
Nelly
Wish we can be there for you we are praying that God will comfort and give you the strength each day. Always here for you. We love you♥️
Love
Marvin & Pam Cain
I am deeply sorry about the loss of your dear husband Jerome- Penny you are in my thoughts & prayers…
My sincere condolences to my cousins family. I had not seen Jerome in at least 45 years and I’m sadden to learn just today of his return to The Lord. God comfort this family with your divine Love that surpasses all others.