Eddie J. Holt

Eddie J. Holt, age 88, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Eddie was born on April 10, 1938, in Phenix City, AL to Eddie A. and Susan Regan Holt. He graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Eddie was employed by Thiokol Chemical Company and Mississippi Power Company, from which he retired.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Peggy Seligna; and grandchildren, Nathan Holder, Jr. and Courtney Holder.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Guyton Holt; daughters, Michele Thiem (Larry), Camille Dove (Eddie), and Laura Pulsifer (Paul); and grandchildren, Madison Thiem, Wyatt Dove, and Larkin Pulsifer.

Eddie was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Gulfport. He loved his pastor and his wife, Rev. Dan Carr and Mrs. Mickey Carr. Eddie served as a leader for the R.U. program for ten years as well as serving the church in other capacities. He was a dedicated Christian and loved witnessing to others and leading people to the Lord.

Eddie will be greatly missed by his family.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, at First Baptist Church, 12190 MS-605, Gulfport, MS 39503. Friends may visit beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Eddie J. Holt.