David Holter

David Holter, 51, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Southeast Hospital. He was born March 12, 1971 in Huntington, West Virginia to Michael D. and Virginia (Ellen) Steele Holter. David and Rebecca (Becky) Holter met in Brandon Florida on April 5, 1995 and were married June 22, 1996 at Fellowship Baptist Church. They had one son Jacob Holter in 1997, and moved to Cape Girardeau, Mo in 1999. David attended Vinson High School and graduated in 1989. He then attended Marshall University from 1990 - 1992. David was a hard worker. He worked as a Route Sales Representative in Tampa Florida for Coors Light. As well as Hostess Cake for years in Cape Girardeau, and sold Red Bull Energy Drink with RC Cola. He also worked at Advanced Pest Control in Cape Girardeau and his last position was with Ryder Trucking Co. One of the first things David got to do in his career choices was to be able to work with Autism Services Center as a job coach for Joseph Sullivan in Huntington West Virginia. Joe Sullivan was studied by Dustin Hoffman when he was filming the movie Rain Man. He cherished the memories of this position and carried what he learned with him throughout his life. David enjoyed playing any sport; he excelled in football, baseball, and basketball when he attended Vinson High School. He enjoyed playing sports so much that he became a little league coach when it was time for his son to start playing. He coached for the Cal Ripken Little League Baseball youth recreation league in Cape Girardeau from 2004 -2009. He coached with the Upward Basket Ball youth program from 2003-2006. He was also a coach in the Cape Youth Tackle Football League in Cape Girardeau from 2006 - 2010 in which he was the league president from 2009 - 2010. He was a great coach and when asked how he could do what he did with all of the kids back in the day, he would humbly answer that he was just teaching them what his previous coaches taught him. If you knew David you know this was one of his true gifts. He was the one you called when you needed to remember anything, especially when you couldn't remember the date in which it happened. He is known as the "Storyteller" because of his detailed memory. You were not a stranger to David if you met him because he knew no strangers. Everything David did, he did with integrity and tenacity. He was a very open and honest person; every piece of his soul was and will always be genuine. He was the best husband and father anyone could ask for. We are thankful and blessed to have had him in our lives for what time God allowed. Survivors include his wife Rebecca Holter; son, Jacob (Kaylee Timms) Holter of Bonne Terre, Missouri; brother, Don (Melenna) Holter of Salem, Virginia; two sisters, Cornelia Dee (David) Heathcoe of Tampa, Florida, Nikki (Gabe) Cone and children, of Stark , Florida; Nieces, Terra Pryor and children of Lakeland Florida, Regina (Kyes) Saifullah and children of Thonotosassa Florida , Kayla (Josh) Fogle and children of Salem, Virginia, Emily Holter of Richmond, Virginia, and Hayden Edgell of Jackson, Missouri; Sister in-law Michelle Edgell of Jackson, Misssouri; Father in-law Alan (Resa) Ervin of Jackson Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Ellen Holter; a sister, Diane Holter; a niece Kayla Overby; and his favorite cousin William (Billy) Steele. Visitation will be held Friday, February 3, 2023 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn, Cape Girardeau, MO. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, 9:00 am, February 4, 2023 at the Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel, Cape Girardeau, MO, with Dr. Shawn Wasson, officiating. Online condolences can be given at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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David Holter

March 12, 1971 - January 25, 2023