Eric Michael Holt

November 11, 1978 - October 26, 2017

Mr. Eric Michael Holt, age 38, a resident of Columbia, passed away Thursday morning, October 26, 2017 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 4PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Jim Norton and Mike Dodrill officiating. Inurnment will follow in Maury Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. A visitation will also be held on Sunday from 3-4PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on November 11, 1978 in Flint, Michigan, Eric was the son of James Michael Holt and Barbara Sue Noel Holt Quiggin. He was a member of Riverside United Methodist Church. Eric enjoyed drawing and attending truck pulls. He also loved old cars and low rider cars.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughters: Marisa R. Holt and Karis M. Holt; sister: Alisha Quiggin; wife: Andrea Holt; grandmother: Pat Lee; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his step father: “Daddy Jim” Quiggin; and his special companion: Felix.

P.J. Carson will serve as the pallbearer.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Puzanov for his care and compassion for Eric during the difficult time.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: 1102 17th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Avalon Hospice, Aunt Pam Kalakay, and Pat Lee for their care and compassion during this difficult time.