Carl L. Holstead Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Carl L. Holstead, age 71, of Choudrant will be held 2:00 PM Sunday August 25, 2013 at Douglas United Methodist Church. Officiating the service will be Rev. Jeremy Jones and Rev. Rolly Walker. Interment will follow at Douglas Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Holstead was born March 28, 1942 and passed away August 22, 2013. Mr. Holstead was a lifelong member and very active at Douglas United Methodist Church where he served as church treasurer and on many boards and committees. He was also a member of the Ruston Kiwanis Club and the Lincoln Parish School Board. He retired from the Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office with over 23 years of service. Mr. Holstead enjoyed working outdoors, especially maintaining his yard. He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Judy Holstead; sons: Randy Holstead of Choudrant and Tim Holstead and wife Tiffany of Simsboro; grandchildren: Lauren Holstead, Tyler Holstead, Jessica Holstead, Jayme Holstead, Brittany Brown, Zoie Holstead, Steven Holstead, and Kaleb Holstead; great grandchildren: Brayden Holstead and Carson Ovitt; sisters: Nell Potts and husband Clyde of Douglas and Ann Jones of Ruston, and several nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Pallbearers are Jerry Baker, Lamar Spillers, Billy Frazier, David Hammons, Wayne Brooks and Ed Webb. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Douglas United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com