He was honest, even when the truth hurt. Later, he initiated and campaigned for three amendments to the state constitution, which increased the civil jurisdiction of municipal courts to give litigants easy access to court to resolve small monetary claims, created a system of juvenile courts and took juvenile matters away from county judges, and created a system for disciplining or removing judges for ethical misbehavior and replacing judges who become physically or mentally disabled. McClellan won and would serve for thirty-five years. Arkansas; Little Rock; Jack Wilson Holt Jr; Jack Wilson Holt Jr, Age 93. aka W Holt, Judge Jack Holt, Jack J Holt, Chief J Holt. Ricky is preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Rita J. | The Arkansas Supreme Court was packed the afternoon of Tuesday, April 21, and on this occasion Jack Wilson Holt, Jr. was on the stand as honoree rather than seated on the bench as chief justice for the unveiling of his official portrait. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Jack was a loving husband, father, brother, son, and friend who never met a stranger. [2], 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.[3]. He was attorney general for three terms before World War II but lost three bitter races for governor and U.S. senator to the dominant politicians of the postwar era John L. McClellan, Sid McMath, and Francis Cherry. Type. Courtesy of Ernest Dumas. For additional information: The Era of Sid McMath, Arkansas Political Leader, 19461954. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Honor or memorial gifts are an everlasting way to pay tribute to someone who has touched your life. Joseph Franklin Holt was born on October 22, 1910, in Harrison (Boone County). if (document.referrer) document.write ("&referer=" + escape(document.referrer)); Interview with . Also, left without someone to sit with at his home are his dogs Miley and lzzie and his beloved '38 Oldsmobile. Phone: 870-741-3113 In February 1970, federal Judge J. Smith Henley ruled in the second of two decisions in the landmark Holt v. Sarver case (Holt was attorney Lawrence J. When a tribute gift is given the honoree will receive a letter acknowledging your generosity and a bookplate will be placed in a book. This item is available in full to subscribers. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. The portrait is amazing. Judges / Law. In 1960, he served as a delegate to the White House Conference on Children and Youth. One of eleven children of Noah Calvin Bud Holt and Malicia Adeline Moore Holt, he grew up in Harrison, where he sold newspapers and worked in a garage while in high school before attending the University of Arkansas (UA) in Fayetteville (Washington County). This project is funded in part by a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan grant award. One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 The runoff was one of the most turbulent races in the states history. Jack Holt might have become the governor of Arkansas.The year 1948 saw very important state and national elections. He was an engineer of epic proportions when it came to putt ing toys together or fixing something quickly with duct tape and zip-t ies . Holt was first elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in the 2000 general election. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Jack has 2 jobs listed on their profile. He was a U. S. Army Distinguished Pistol Shot and was a member of the Arkansas National Guard, Army Reserve, and All Guard Pistol Teams. 376. He is survived by Anna, his wife of 61 years, son Robert Holt and wife Katie of Harrison, daughter Susan Holt of Little Rock, grandson Richard Holt and wife Hollianne of Fayetteville, granddaughter Anna Kate Holt of Fayetteville and her fianc Joshua Coody of Lawton, Oklahoma; one sister, Wanda McConnell of Little Rock and several nieces and nephews. Would you like to offer Jack Holts loved ones a condolence message? Select this result to view Jack W Holt Jr's phone number, address, and more. This project is produced (in part) by a grant from the Arkansas Natural and } Additional support provided by the Charles M. and Joan R. Taylor Foundation Inc. Read our Privacy Policy. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Related Entries. He began a probation program for first offenders, sending drug abusers to a treatment program rather than to circuit court for trial. Creating an account gives you access to all these features. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. But Adkins also had encouraged Terry and did not put his formidable organization into Holts service. 519 N. Spring Street, P.O. Little Rock, AR. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 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. Jack has been instrumental in instigating prison reform, and reformation and reorganization of the state judicial system. Honor or memorial gifts are an everlasting way to pay tribute to someone who has touched your life. The first time you log in to our catalog you will need to create an account. Holt joined a Little Rock law firm in 1963 and developed a reputation as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the state. The second best result is Jack W Holt Jr age 80+ in Little Rock, AR. Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957 Name: Jack Holt Event Type: Marriage Event Date (Formatted): 14 Nov 1897 Event Place: , Conway, Arkansas, United States Age: 20 Birth Year (Estimated): 1877 Residence Place: Morrilton, Conway, Arkansas Spouse's Name: Dora Childress Spouse's Age: 15 Spouse's Birth Year. Similar suits attacking conditions in the prisons followed, producing widespread reforms in other southern states, including Texas. Holt received a plurality of votes against the three congressmen, which in the past would have been sufficient for victory, but Amendment 29, adopted in 1938, required a runoff if no candidate received a majority. He was a Korean War veteran, being mobilized with the local 936th Field Artillery Battalion in August 1950 and serving in Korea in 1951. Learn more about merges. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jack Holt (23797921)? Jack had 8 grandchildren he strongly supported, Allison and Tyler Lemley, Peyton, Dawson, and Ty Holt, and Karli, Kinley, and Kanon Fisher. document.write ("?zoneid=6&block=1&blockcampaign=1"); Past Addresses: Little Rock AR, Little Rock AR +5 more. Advanced Search The program was adopted by other courts across the state. Special thanks to the Department of Arkansas Heritage. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov. Phone Number: (501) 944-XIPZ +2 phones. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He had to drop out of college and return home due to the Great Depression. McMath led the ticket with Holt in second place. //-->, 111 W Rush Avenue; PO Box 430, Harrison, AR 72601 If only the campaign had lasted just two more weeks. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Also known as W Holt, Judge Jack Holt. He was. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. His father was elected attorney general in 1936, and the family moved to Little Rock (Pulaski County). He was defeated in the Democratic runoff primary by John L. McClellan, one of the three congressmen who ran for the seat. McMath, at age eighty-six, blind and infirm, delivered the eulogy at Holts funeral in 1998. He served in numerous public offices, including two terms on the Arkansas Supreme Court. November 1, 2012 . Additional support provided by the Arkansas Community Foundation. After his defeat, though beyond draft age, Holt enlisted in the U.S. Army and attained the rank of captain, serving mainly on army bases in Louisiana. 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. } 2023 Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Holt and McMath collided one more time, in 1952, when McMath ran for a third term. Find Arkansas attorney Jack Holt in their Little Rock office. As of 2013, he lives with his wife, Jane Holt, on a farm off state Highway 10 west of Little Rock. He is a independent government administration professional. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Holt, his brother Frank, and his son Jack Holt Jr. all served as attorney general in Arkansas. Try again later. The name Jack Holt has over 322 birth records, 145 death records, 78 criminal/court records, 838 address records, 201. He insisted that his parents change his name to Jack because children teased him that he had a girls name, Sammie. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. He was born in Harrison on June 29, 1927, the son of J.B. and Ruby Coker Holt. In response, he maintained that the white-supremacist approach of frontrunner Jim Johnson, a former state Supreme Court justice, would only worsen relations. Jack Holt Jr. was born Samuel Wilson Holt on May 18, 1929, in Harrison (Boone County) to Jack Wilson Holt Sr. and Margaret Spikes Holt; he had a younger sister. Jack Holt is a lawyer serving Little Rock . Add to your scrapbook. Photographs Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. Home Rate and review titles you borrow and share your opinions on them. found in Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957. (Jack Holt Jr. subsequently was elected chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court.). //]]> ). cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. OBITUARY SUBMITTED BY: if( !rvb.getCk() ){ Write your message of sympathy today. 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The senior Holt ran for governor in 1948 and 1952, and many years later was elected municipal judge in Little Rock. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. He was a lifelong resident of Harrison.Jack was a self-employed business owner in Harrison for 60 years. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. The Holt brothers were both elected, and the younger Holt was appointed in 1962 to finish the term of his uncle Frank, who had been elected to the Arkansas Supreme Court. 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Image had been hand-touched with black ink around the eyes. In 1984, Holt ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination for chief justice after Chief Justice Richard B. Adkisson retired suddenly. Portrait of Jack Wilson Holt Jr., former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas. My Account In the runoff with McClellan, he faced the united opposition of the three congressmen and the powerful political organization of Harvey Couch and Arkansas Power and Light (AP&L).