Cary, NC- Lawrence W. Holt, 86, a former longtime Dutchess County resident, died Thursday, June 9, 2011, at the Woodland Terrace Assisted Living Center in Cary, North Carolina. Most recently, he resided in both South and North Carolina; following his daughter, Pennae, and her husband, Russell, who devoted their time to ensure his comfort and quality of life. Born in Red Hook on October 15, 1924, he was the son of the late Arthur and Hazel Snow Holt. He was a graduate of Red Hook Schools. A manager at IBM, Mr. Holt worked at several of the Hudson Valley locations during his career; retiring from East Fishkill. He worked for the Town of Poughkeepsie Police in the Traffic Division for many years before moving to South Carolina. Mr. Holt proudly served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II as a tail gunner. During his service, he received the Air Medal with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. He was a Life-Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vail Wolff - McKenna Frye Post #170, Poughkeepsie, and a former member of the Odd Fellows. Larry was a devoted New York Yankee fan, and his hobbies included playing cards with his friends at Tide Pointe, Hilton Head Island, SC, and golfing. He also loved to travel, especially to see his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His family meant the world to him. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mae A. Ellerson Holt. He then was briefly married to his second wife, Lena Holt, who also predeceased him. Most recently, he was predeceased by his longtime companion, Ruth Knickerbocker. Survivors include his five children, Sandra Dondero of Oakdale, CA, Paul Holt and wife, Stephanie, of Poughkeepsie, Gale Shrader of Crofton, MD, Pennae Johnsen and husband, Russell, of Apex, NC, Lori Capozziello and husband Christopher of Sandy Hook, CT; fifteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Arthur and Edward Holt. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm, Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Funeral Services with military honors will be 11:30 am, Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Community Mausoleum Chapel at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. Rev. Dr. E. Robert Geehan will officiate. Entombment will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 155 Washington Ave. ,Suite 210, Albany, NY 12210. To send a condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.