Cecil Howard Holt

Cecil Howard Holt, age 68, of Muscle Shoals, passed away peacefully at his home in Stenson Hollow on Friday, October 24, 2025. Cecil was a 1976 graduate of Muscle Shoals High School and a member of the Local 760 Pipe Fitter Union for 21 years. Cecil loved spending time with his wife, family, and friends. He loved riding his Harley and participating in charity benefit rides. He enjoyed watching the eagles at the rockpile on the TVA reservation every day. He loved playing all types of card games, telling stories, camping, hunting, and talking with friends at the local gas station. He had a deep love for cooking, grilling, and smoking meat. He provided holiday meals for the hospice he volunteered for several years. He played Santa at several events throughout the years. He also loved attending ball games and was an avid Auburn football fan. Cecil was a good man, always reliable, honest, and very respectful of others. He was a very loyal friend and a very loving, supportive and respectful husband. He had a great sense of humor and was very humble in everything he did. He leaves to cherish his memories, the love of his life and wife of 27 years, Tresa Hamilton Holt; brother, Clifford Holt; sister, Debbie Van Kauwenberg. Other family members include, Donna & David Clark, Tim & Amy McCollum; Dale & Rose Marie Hamilton, Andrew, Nicole, and Hector Hamilton, Caroline Clark, Adam McCollum, Brendon & Britney McCollum, Brooklyn & Kai McCollum, Lara Gunderman, Leah Gunderman, Anna Pressnell (Cade), Grey and Bailey Pressnell, Nikki, Will, Revan, and Asher Pounders, Chris Hines (Kim), Megan Holt (Jermaine), Abel & Jeff Smith, Brittany, Travis, Edward, Thomas, and Michael Raney; and special friend & caregiver, Zach Green, Linda Mueller; and best nurse ever, “C.C.”. He was preceded in death by parents, Hillard & Mary Holt, in-laws, Rod “Tuffy” Hamilton, Adron and Mac West; sister-in-law, Robin McCollum; and niece, Lesley McCollum. The family would like to say Thank You to Hospice of North Alabama and to our wonderful neighbors Shirley Randolph, Paul & Karen Fisher, and all of our family and friends for the help and love you have shown us. The family would like to extend an extra thanks to Zach Green for all the love and support he provided to Cecil and Tresa during the past nine months. We love you Zach. A memorial service is not planned at this time. Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. To leave private condolences, please visit our website at www.sprymemorialchapel.com.

Cecil Howard Holt

July 16, 1957 - October 24, 2025

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