. Give a donation in someones name to mark a special occasion, honor a friend or colleague or remember a beloved family member. OBITUARY SUBMITTED BY: Ralph Robinson & Son 807 South Cherry Street, P.O. He helped those in need and was always eager to help his neighbors. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. GREAT NEWS! Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Jack would say he was a "Jack of all trades, but master of none" but his family would disagree. MacKrell joined Holt on the stump for the stormy two-week runoff campaign. In 1978, elements of the case reached the U.S. Supreme Court, which affirmed Henleys findings. Type. The Attorney General represents state agencies and commissions in courts of law, giving opinions on issues presented by legislators and prosecutors, handling criminal matters and habeas corpus matters in the state, and advocating for citizens on issues pertaining to the environment, antitrust, and consumer protection. He successfully defended people accused of murder in two highly publicized casesSusan McMillian, who was accused of poisoning her doctor husband, and William McArthur, a prominent Little Rock defense lawyer who was arrested by Sheriff Tommy Robinson in 1983 for the murder of McArthurs wife. At the end of the trial, Henley declared the system unconstitutional. 881 people named Jack Holt found in Texas, California and 42 other states. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jack Holt (Ozark, Arkansas), born in Paris, Arkansas, who passed away on October 31, 2021, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. document.write ("&loc=" + escape(window.location)); This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Holt retired from the Arkansas Supreme Court on January 1, 1995. document.write ('&cb=' + m3_r); Year should not be greater than current year. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23797921/jack-wilson-holt. View Jack Holt's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Read our Privacy Policy. (71 years old). Jack Wilson Holt Jr. was chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court for ten years, and his landmark lawsuit against the Arkansas penitentiary caused the entire Arkansas prison system to be declared unconstitutional in 1970, triggering judicially inspired prison reforms in many states. His passions included hanging with his high school sweetheart and wife of 51 years, Vicki Wisdom Holt, and following his grandchildren around in support of whatever they were doing. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Blytheville. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Jack Holt. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 3, 2021 as Shaffer Funeral Home with Brother Todd Hales officiating under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home with burial at Highland Cemetery in Ozark. In 1960, he served as a delegate to the White House Conference on Children and Youth. He served in numerous public offices, including two terms on the Arkansas Supreme Court. document.write ("&loc=" + escape(window.location)); Honor or memorial gifts are an everlasting way to pay tribute to someone who has touched your life. Jack Buddy Holt, 88, passed away December 15, 2015 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. About Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. For additional information: We have set your language to Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Box 1927, Harrison, Ark. Johnson would subsequently lose to Republican Winthrop Rockefeller. Like McMath, Holt was a formidable orator, and he and MacKrell attracted large crowds. Jack Holt (no middle name but sometimes flash or rabbit) passed from this world on October 31, 2021surrounded by his wife and children. Jack Holt (no middle name but sometimes "flash" or "rabbit") passed from this world on October 31, 2021surrounded by his wife and children. Jack Buddy Holt, 88, passed away December 15, 2015 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? To his children, Jack had all the answers! This account has been disabled. He entered the first grade at a one-room school at Walnut Grove and graduated from Harrison High School, where he was a basketball and track star. //]]>-->, 111 W Rush Avenue; PO Box 430, Harrison, AR 72601 As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. //-->,