Forney G. Holt, M.D.

Forney G. Holt, M.D., 97, Texarkana, Arkansas, (formerly of Hope, Arkansas), passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at a Texarkana hospital. He was born June 26, 1913, in Bingen, Arkansas, to Earl and Maggie Goodwin Holt. He was a Army Veteran having served both World War II and Korea. He was a former Principal and High School Math Teacher at Hope Public School's. He was a former member of Hope School Board; the Missions Board, Little Rock, Arkansas and member of First Baptist Church, Hope, Arkansas. He received his master's in chemistry; and his Medical Degree from the University of Arkansas Medical Science, Little Rock, Arkansas. He was former owner/operator of Hope Clinic in Hope, Arkansas. He taught medicine at University of Arkansas Medical Science Little Rock, Arkansas and the former Southern Clinic in Texarkana, Arkansas before his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Kathleen Downs Holt in 2001; two brothers, Edwin Holt and Oscar Holt; one sister, Mary Gilbert; one nephew, Robert Edward Hamilton. Survivors Include: his wife: Helen K. Rateliff Holt, Texarkana, Arkansas; four sons: Tommy Holt, Atlanta, Georgia; Charles Rateliff and Brenda, Bentonville, Arkansas; Ronnie Rateliff, Bella Vista, Arkansas; Danny Rateliff and Rachelle Texarkana, Texas; one daughter: Sharon Hicks, Texarkana, Texas; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2010, at First Baptist Church, Hope, Arkansas, with Rev. Mark Fischer and Dr. Lowell Harris officiating. Military Burial Rose Hill Cemetery, Hope, Arkansas. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope, Arkansas. Visitation: Saturday, July 24, 2010, from 6-8 p.m., Brazzel/Oakcrest, Hope, Arkansas. Memorials to: Alzheimers Association, 4082 Summerhill Square, Texarkana, Texas 75503; or First Baptist Church, 315 South Main Street, Hope, Arkansas 71801. Online Guestbook:www/brazzelfuneralhomes.com.