EJ Holt

E.J. Holt Jr., passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at his home after a 12-year battle with diabetes. E.J. was born on New Year’s Eve 1980, in Renova, Mississippi, son of E.J. Sr. and the late Lucy Mae (Beans) Holt. He married the love of his life, Michelle Salley, in June of 2005. They shared 13 years of marriage and raised four beautiful children before his passing.

E.J. enjoyed the simple things in life; his family, sports, and music. He especially enjoyed eating at the family bbqs.

E.J. is survived by his loving wife; Michelle: their children; Justin, Jacklyn, E.J. III, and Ejayden; and his grandson Tayshawn. He is further survived by his father; E.J. Holt Sr.: his sister: Tammy Hamilton; brother: Timothy (Jody Sipiorski) Mitchell his siblings by choice:Jayson, Demetrus (Cheryl Siekierzynski) Pickens, Twain Foster, Bob Brewer, Marvin McCoy, Antonio “Law” (Lindsay) Lewis, and DeAngelo “Silk” Marshal: second moms: Kolie Wright, Charlene Lewis and Tina Green: nieces; Nyla Mitchell and Precious Rodgers: and nephews; Farris Travis, Devante Swiney, Lagarius Hamilton and Benjamin Pickens. He will also be missed by all his friends and family in Mississippi, California, Chicago and Wisconsin, too many loved ones to mention. He was preceded in death by his mom: Lucy Mae Holt; his grandparents Mr. & Mrs. James Beans, and several aunts, uncles, and friends.

A Special thank you to aunt Mary and cousin Gary for being there this past year, and to the staff at St Elizabeth and Manor Care.

A celebration of E.J.’s life will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME (537 N Superior St, Appleton) Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Join us after the service to celebrate in true EJ fashion at Erb Park (1800 Morrison St. Appleton) for a barbecue.

I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has reached out to our family in our darkest time. I don't know how to put into words how angry and sad I feel. The pain of knowing EJ will miss walking my daughter down the aisle, Ejayden’s first day of Kindergarten, Lil EJ ‘s High School sports and future and watching Justin continue to grow into a man and so much more makes me hurt for our kids. One thing I know is EJ is a very proud father and his face would light up whenever anyone asked or he talked about any of our kids. Our family will miss him with so many milestones yet to come.

As a husband EJ was a lot of things, but mostly he was a man who loved me unconditionally and I loved him even more. We had our many ups and many more downs, but together we were UNBREAKABLE. I don’t feel that way today, but I know he will be pushing me from above to get there in time. He is my Punkbutt and I’m his Snugglebear. So many people wanted what we had and there were times I didn't understand that, but today I get it, today I want it back.

He had a way of lighting up a room with his smile. He definitely had a colorful group of friends. He could talk to anyone about anything. He was usually pretty easy going, but if you pushed the wrong way, you landed the wrong way. He was loyal, dependable and with a drink in hand he thought he could sing. He loved his corner spot at the Apple Pub and the friends that become family from there always held a special place in his heart, it was family, no questions asked.

There is nothing I could say to ease the pain of losing my best friend, my partner in this life for over a decade. No words to comfort my kids when they miss him. What I can find comfort in is knowing he is in heaven with his mom, aunts, grandparents, my dad and friends reconnecting after so many years. I'm happy for him and Lucy Mae to have each other again. I had him for 16 years, it's her time to have him again.

EJ – I loved you since the first time you held my hand, I loved you when you made mistakes, I loved you when you annoyed me and made me so mad I wanted to scream, I loved you when you didn't even like yourself. I loved you not because I had to, but because you made it so I didn't want to do anything, but love you. I always knew the real you and accepted everything about you. I'm so thankful you shared your life with me. My heart is in a million pieces, but missing just 1 and that's you. I pray you are at peace and not in pain anymore. I NEED you to protect us, show us your love and be there for us in our pain and hearts forever. I will keep all our promises we made each other. I loved you this lifetime and beyond, Love Your Snugglebear