Lawrence "Kent" Holt

Lawrence “Kent” Holt, 67, of Muskogee, Oklahoma entered Heaven’s gates on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. He was born March 11, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Carl Thomas and Retha June (Wade) Holt. Kent grew up in Springfield, Missouri where he attended public schools. He furthered his education at Missouri State University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1977 and received a master’s degree in religious education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX in May of 1980. Kent married the love of his life, Cheryl Lynn Hoffman on July 7, 1990 at First Baptist Church in Muskogee, Oklahoma. They shared more than 32 years of life, marriage, ministry and memories together. Over the years Kent served on the church staff in several positions including youth ministry, education ministry as well as administration. He served at churches in Bentonville, AR; Muskogee, OK; Fayetteville, AR; Spartanburg, SC and retired from Bethel Baptist Church in Yorktown VA. Kent was blessed with many talents. He played the trumpet, guitar, sang in a bluegrass band and played short stop in baseball through his college years. He also loved to play golf, snow ski, and play softball. He loved coaching his boys’ sports; upward basketball, baseball, soccer and flag football. He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan! As a devoted follower of Christ, Kent spent every moment in service to others, always pointing people to Jesus. He will be remembered as a leader who also had great love for his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Retha Holt. Kent is survived by his wife, Cheryl of the home; son, Isaac Holt and wife Danielle who recently welcomed his granddaughter, Ember Holt of Lilburn, GA; son, Aaron Holt of Muskogee; sister, Denise Holt South and husband Bryan of Jasper, TX; nephews, Benjamin South and wife Hannah and Zachary South and wife Samya; in-laws, Larry and Nancy Hoffman; along with other family members and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM, Friday, September 2, 2022 at Cornerstone Funeral Home. A celebration of Kent’s life will be 11AM, Saturday, September 3, 2022 at First Baptist Church in Muskogee with Pastor Eric Fletcher officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date. Funeral services are under the direction of Cornerstone Funeral Home, 1830 N York St Muskogee, OK 74403. Condolences can be made to the family at www.cornerstoneofmuskogee.com.

Lawrence "Kent" Holt

March 11, 1955 - August 31, 2022