Delbert Glenn Holt "Winky", age 77, of Siler City died Monday, July 27, 2020 at UNC Hospice House in Pittsboro.
Mr. Holt was born March 21, 1943 in Chatham County, NC; the son of Wade A. Holt, Sr. and Dorothy Willett Holt. His parents and brothers: Gerald, Earl "Punk" and Rabon Holt, preceded him in death.
He worked at Clapp Brothers Tractor, where he was a lawn mower repairman, and general laborer. He also enjoyed working on cars and loved drag racing. His favorite racecar driver was Dale Earnhardt.
Winky is survived by his wife of 42 years: Linda Cagle Holt; daughter: Cynthia Paulino and husband Santiago of Siler City; step-sons: Joe Anderson and wife Lori Ann of LA and Billy Ritter and wife Mae of Ramseur; sisters: Barbara Boone and Kathryn Powers both of Siler City, Brenda Cox of Charlotte, and Sandra Moody of Sanford; brother: Wade A. "Buddy" Holt, Jr. of Siler City; grandchildren: Courtney Paulino, Santiago Paulino, Jr., Jonathan Paulino and Araceli Paulino.
The body will lie in state Wednesday, July 29, 2020 until 5:00 PM at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. A graveside service will be Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Oakwood Cemetery, N. Chatham Ave, Siler City.