Forrest R. Holt, Sr.

The service will be livestreamed this morning, Feb. 20, 2026 at 11 AM. Please click on the entire link to view the service.

Forrest Reginald Holt, Sr. “Scoop” was born August 15, 1942, to the late Irene Holt and James Harrison Holt, Jr. at Freedman’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. He was one of six children: Agnes Fletcher (deceased), Geraldine Smith (deceased), Carol Chaney Holt, James Harrison Holt, III, (deceased), and Bruce Holt (deceased). 

Forrest graduated from Bates High School, Annapolis, Maryland, at the top of his class. He had a great mind, showing an aptitude for mathematics, mechanics, and engineering. As a young adult he worked for Holt Fuel Oil in Baltimore, Maryland, and his father, J. H. Holt & Sons Landfill. Prior to his retirement, he was Supervisor of the Maintenance Department at Bowie State University. 

Forrest was extremely knowledgeable and resourceful. This gift allowed him to not only master welding, heavy equipment, and construction, but also be more focused on his love for activities like hunting, fishing, and bowling.

Three children were born from his first union with Mary Holt: Cheryl Denise Ann Holt, Forrest Reginald Holt, Jr., and Twilah Renee Holt (Robinson). Spending time with his wife Shirley was his joy after retirement. You always found them outdoors, gardening, at restaurants, and visiting family. Forrest valued family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had a way of making everyone feel special. 

On February 10, 2026, Forrest took his final rest. He leaves behind to morn his wife, Shirley; three children, Cheryl, Forrest (Karen), Twilah (Dan); eight grandchildren, Ambrie, Lexie, Myyah (Rashaud), Nadiah, Oliviah, David, Sarah, Jonathan; eleven great-grandchildren, Miycah “Xena,” Khai, Kayden, Avah, Lee, Carter, Ramir, Kevin, Rahiem, Ari, Alijah, his sister Carol Chaney, sister’s in-law, Donna, Cornelia (Dave), Barbara, Elizabeth (Richard), and a host of family and friends.