Darien Keith Holt

Darien Keith Holt, 46, of Underwood Road, Siler City died Saturday, May 12, 2012 at his residence as his friends gathered at a benefit in his honor. Holt was born in Chatham County on September 12, 1965 the son of Billy Dolton and Ruby (Ellis) Holt. Darien attended the First United Methodist Church of Siler City, served in the US Coast Guard and worked for Liles Plumbing for over 24 years. He was a member of the 26th N C Troops Civil War Re-enactors, Col. John R. Lane Society. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Dolton Holt; brothers, Barry D. Holt and Billy Randall Holt. He is survived by his wife, Kim Cheek; one daughter, Autumn Holt both of the home; mother, Ruby Ellis Holt; one sister: Susan Holt Helmer and husband, Stephen all of Siler City, NC; nieces, Stephanie Holt Helmer and husband, Wes Lail of Goldston, NC and Sarah Helmer of Jamestown, NC. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. The funeral will be Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City with Rev. Clyde Denny officiating. Burial will follow in Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City. Memorials may be made to West Chatham Relay for Life, c/o Betty Terry, 519 South Second Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.