Mr. Horace Holmes, Jr. of Grand Ridge, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on June 5, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. Holmes was a member of the Saint Rose African Methodist Episcopal Church. He retired from Florida State Hospital.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM in Sunset Garden Cemetery in Grand Ridge, Florida with Reverend Joe Tripp (pastor), Elder Lee Irving Holloman, Elder Chris Baker, Minister Quentin Holloman, and Dr. Rufus Woods, Jr. officiating. Vann Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
A viewing will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Guidance regarding masks and social distancing will be followed for the safety of the family and those who attend the graveside service.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories, a loving and devoted family:
Five Sons: Earl Holmes of Grand Ridge, Florida; Earvin Holmes of Chattahoochee, Florida; Elmore Holmes (Wanda) of Grand Ridge, Florida; Craig Holmes (Gail) of Greenwood, Florida; and Anthony Holmes of Williston, North Dakota
Three Daughters: Barbara Holmes Williams (the late Deacon Melvin Williams) of Greenwood, Florida; Ruby Holmes Hill of Grand Ridge, Florida; and Janice Holmes Holloman (Elder Lee Irving Holloman) of Hermitage, Tennessee
One Granddaughter He Raised As His Own: Monika Milton of Williston, North Dakota
One Nephew Raised As a Brother: Albert Addison (Lucy) of Campbellton, Florida
Brother-in-Law: David Benjmain Smith (Luddie) of Sneads, Florida
Sister-in-Laws: Josephine Smith of Sneads, Florida; Catherine Jackson (Reverend Joseph Jackson); Martha Boyd of Chattahoochee, Florida; Elnora Rashad (Arif) of Dothan, Alabama; Ammie Williams (Horace) of Marianna, Florida
Long-time Best Friend and Cousin: J.T. Reed, Sr. of Grand Ridge, Florida
24 Grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many sorrowing friends.
