Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameRichard Bruce HOLT 
470, Wade V. Squires Sr.-Obituary,404, Richard Bruce Holt-Male-August 1936 – 9 February 2017-•-G7MJ-BKJ,470, Richard Bruce Holt
470, Wade V. Squires Sr.-Obituary,404, Richard Bruce Holt-Male-August 1936 – 9 February 2017-•-G7MJ-BKJ,470, Richard Bruce HoltBirthAug 1936, Virginia404, Richard Bruce Holt-Male-August 1936 – 9 February 2017-•-G7MJ-BKJ
DeathFeb 9, 2017, James City County, Virginia404, Richard Bruce Holt-Male-August 1936 – 9 February 2017-•-G7MJ-BKJ,470, Richard Bruce Holt
BurialUnknown470, Richard Bruce Holt-Obituary
Spouses
Marriage1958470, Richard Bruce Holt-Obituary
Obituary Online notes for Richard Bruce HOLT
Richard B. Holt, 80, of Chickahominy Haven, died unexpectedly February 9, 2017 surrounded by his family and friends.
Richard was a native of Newport News.
He graduated from Newport News High School in 1955, began his career at NASA Langley in 1956, and graduated from NASA Apprentice School as an Instrument Maker in 1961.
During his career at NASA he was presented numerous awards including The NASA Exceptional Service Medal, Outstanding Leadership Medal and Special Achievement Awards. He retired from NASA in 1995 as Head of the Machine Branch, Fabrication Division, and has spent many wonderful years since then residing at "QUITCHERWORRYIN" in Chickahominy Haven.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Francis P. and Frances K. Holt, brother Francis P. Holt, Jr., and sister-in-law Joyce F. Holt.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy S. Holt, son, grandson, brother, and many nieces and nephews, his golf-cart buddy, and a large extended family.
Richard was a pillar of Chickahominy Haven where he was known as "Mr.-Fix-It" and as the "Mayor".
He was relied on by many for advice and guidance with their projects and will be greatly missed by all.
Richard attended Christ Community Church in Toano. 470, Richard Bruce Holt
Richard was a native of Newport News.
He graduated from Newport News High School in 1955, began his career at NASA Langley in 1956, and graduated from NASA Apprentice School as an Instrument Maker in 1961.
During his career at NASA he was presented numerous awards including The NASA Exceptional Service Medal, Outstanding Leadership Medal and Special Achievement Awards. He retired from NASA in 1995 as Head of the Machine Branch, Fabrication Division, and has spent many wonderful years since then residing at "QUITCHERWORRYIN" in Chickahominy Haven.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Francis P. and Frances K. Holt, brother Francis P. Holt, Jr., and sister-in-law Joyce F. Holt.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy S. Holt, son, grandson, brother, and many nieces and nephews, his golf-cart buddy, and a large extended family.
Richard was a pillar of Chickahominy Haven where he was known as "Mr.-Fix-It" and as the "Mayor".
He was relied on by many for advice and guidance with their projects and will be greatly missed by all.
Richard attended Christ Community Church in Toano. 470, Richard Bruce Holt