William C. Holt Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William C. Holt of East Orange, New Jersey, born in Orange, New Jersey, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on November 27, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William C. Holt or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gilbert Holt and Mary Holt; his siblings, Ruth Dones, Gwendolyn Holt, Elizabeth Smith, Barbara Scott, Norma Jean Holt, Patricia Williams, Gilbert "Pete" Holt Jr. and Robert "Jack" Holt; and his nieces and nephews, Barbara "Barbie" Scott, Brenda Smith, Barbara Mayfield, Rashima Thomas, Dennis "Jerry" Holt and Roger "Buster" Smith.
He is survived by: his daughter Amber Gaines; his wife Gloria Douglas Holt; his sister Mary Yvonne Holt-Shannon; his nieces and nephews, Beverly Carter, Betty Creekmur, Linda Best, Yvette Salter (Jeffrey), Yvonne Shannon, Anita Holt, Norma Favors-Costrello, Stephanie Thomas, Shakira Thomas, Kevin S. Williams (Joy), Walter "Alex" Scott and Robert Boiselle; his great-niece Ashley Salter; and his great-nephews, Omar Holt, Kevin S. Williams Jr. and Justice C. Williams. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
