Donald R. Holt, Sr., 82 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at Warrensburg Manor Care Center.

Donald was born July 6, 1939 at Leavenworth, Kansas the son of John David Holt and Minnie Della (Green) Holt.  He attended Warrensburg schools.  Donald enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served for twenty years. He was a training devices man and also a flight instructor.  He was united in marriage to Carol Sue Baker on December 30, 1957 in Warrensburg.

Due to his military career, the couple resided at Milton, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia; Albany, Georgia and Kingsville, Texas, prior to returning to Warrensburg. Donald owned and operated Countryside Fins and Feathers pet store for a number of years.  He also was a self-employed carpenter, and at one time, served as foreman with Charles Holt Construction.  He was a Scout Master, Cub Scout Master and Eagle Scout through the years.

Survivors include his wife, Carol; three daughters: Janet Summitt of Warrensburg, MO; Kimberly Morris (James) of Belton, MO and Crystal Toman (Randy) of Whale Pass, Alaska; son: Donald Holt, Jr. (Dawn) of Warrensburg, MO; four sisters: Katherine Crane (Butch) of Warsaw, MO; Christine Jones (Bobby) of Warsaw, MO; Barbara Poe of Hermitage, MO and Debbie Snow of Warrensburg, MO; 9 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: John, Charles, Harold and Lloyd; and three sisters: Audrey Johnson, Doris Todd and Linda Beisley.

A Celebration of Life is Scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the Church of Hope in Centerview, Missouri with Pot Luck after.

Flowers are to be delivered to 765 NE 101 Rd. Warrensburg, Missouri.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg, Missouri.