Owen Holt Jr., 94, of Coal City IL., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at his residence with his family at his side.

Owen was born February 24, 1923 in Jamestown, KY. to the late Owen Sr. and Sarah (Marcum) Holt. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy during WWII. He married Gaye Reed, later becoming her fulltime nurse and caregiver when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. They were married together for 60 years until her passing in 2010. Owen was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed watching races with his friend Wanda Meder. He also enjoyed eating at his favorite restaurants Cracker Barrel and R Place.

He is survived by his two daughters: Charlotte (Don) Hoffman of Windsor, IL. and Diane (Brian) Crawford of Coal City; four grandchildren: Stephanie (Ron) Stockman, Kristin (the late Michael) Kurdenok, Adam (Shauna) Hoffman and Amie (Brian Davis) Hoffman; four great grandchildren: Owen Kurdenok , Morgan Stockman, and Greta and Zada Hoffman; sister Wanda Minor and brother Marshall Holt.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Gaye (Reed) Holt.

Memorial contributions may be made in Owen's name to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, April 14, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. (central time) at Keene Cemetery in Jamestown, KY.

Ferrari Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Friends and Family may sign the online guestbook at www.ferrarifuneral.com