John Burnham Holstead III Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Burnham Holstead III (Houston, Texas), born in Dallas, Texas, who passed away on September 8, 2025 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Burnham Holstead III to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his son Scott Holstead (Jill); his fathers, John Burnham Holstead II and Maurice Cook Holstead; his great-grandparent John Burnham Holstead; his close friend Elkins; his wife Marilyn Morris Holstead; his sons, Will Holstead of Austin and Rand (Lindsay); his grandchildren, Mia, Randall Holstead of Houston, Tommy and Jean Holstead of Houston; his sister Carol Holstead Van Hook (James Van Hook); his sibling's children, John Van Hook and Laura Spann; his cousin Harry Cook; Alice, Andrew, John Cook, Regina Morales, Shirlyn Fagan and Barbara Gonzales.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family suggests memorial contributions in honor of John's life be directed to the "Outstanding Achievement Award Scholarship Fund" at Ruston High School. Checks can be made out to the "Outstanding Achievement Award Scholarship Fund" and mailed to the Ruston High School Alumni Association, PO Box 1694, Ruston, LA 71273.