Roger Holt

Roger B. Holt, 77 years of age of Center Point, TX, passed away on December 26, 2019 in Kerrville, TX. He was born in Chicago, IL to Burton E. and Laverne Holt on July 15, 1942. Roger was married to Josefina Rodriguez on October 11, 1996 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.\r\n\r\nHe went to school at Little Flower Catholic School and CVS Vocational School in Chicago, IL. During his 28 year career in the Air Force from 1960 to 1988, Roger held various positions too many to list but some of which included Imagery and Audio Visual in Vietnam; Weather Observer and Fire Fighter and was stationed in numerous bases throughout US and Europe including Minot ND, Enid, OK, Vietnam, Korea, Germany, Holland, Italy. After retiring from Air Force, Roger went to work for Federal Government and joined the Department of Homeland Security in 1993 where he served as Detention Officer and Immigration Inspector in Tampa FL and Ft. Lauderdale FL; Assistant Port Director in Shannon, Ireland, and Firearms Instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Academy in Glynco, GA where he retired in 2006. \r\n\r\nRoger received the Meritorious Service Medal, AF Commendation Medal, Rep. of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Ribbon, and others too numerous to mention. In Civil Service Roger received many honors and outstanding achievement awards for his professionalism and his expertise in Firearms and teaching abilities. Roger received the Top Gun Award and the Sharp Shooter award during his training in the Firearms Academy at FLETC. \r\n\r\nRoger was involved in various community organizations to include the Blue Knights of Georgia, VFW of Kerrville, TX, Knights of Columbus Chapter 6409 of Kerrville, TX, Habitat for Horses of Kerrville, ACTS of the Notre Dame Catholic Church.\r\n\r\nRoger is preceded in death by his parents, Edward B. Holt and Laverne Holt, and his stepdaughter, Laura Gonzalez.\r\n\r\nRoger is survived by his wife, Josefina Holt, son, Eric Holt (Lee), daughter, Kimberly Holt, grandchildren, Connor Hamilton, Parker Hamilton, Mia F. Gonzalez.\r\n\r\nRosary and visitation will be held at 6pm on Thursday January 2nd, 2020 at Grimes Funeral Chapels.\r\n\r\nFuneral Services will be held at 10am on Friday January 3rd, 2020 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Kerrville, Texas with Father David officiating. Burial to follow in Center Point Cemetery.\r\n\r\nPallbearers will be as follows: Eric Holt, Parker Hamilton, Jose (Rey) Gonzalez, Hector Rodriguez, Shane Olivarez, Nathan Olivarez.\r\n\r\nMemorials may be given to Blue Bonnet Equine Rescue in Center Point, TX or any Horse rescue of your choice and the Disabled Veterans of America.\r\n\r\nOur sincere thanks to the Doctors and staff at Audie Murphy VA in San Antonio for all the care and treatment Roger received during the last 5 years of his life. For their commitment and dedication to serving our Vets. Also to Kerrville VA Dr. Shah and Dr. Casibar and Dr. Shimatzu and the dedicated and outstanding staff of nurses and assistants and volunteers who cared for Roger during his last five months of his life. Will forever be grateful.