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Obituary For Horace Holmes, Jr.

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.

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.

Guest Book

Daddy, words cannot describe what you have meant to us. We thank God for being a shining star in our lives. We will always remember the things you and Mama taught us, and will continue to give God thanks for blessing us with wonderful parents. Though our hearts are heavy today, we find comfort in the memories and knowing that you have made it beside Mama to that great place called Heaven. We will forever miss you, always love you, and through us, your legacy proudly lives on. - Your Children

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To the Holmes Family: Thinking of you in this time of loss and asking God to tenderly care for your deepest needs. Our Love and Prayers are with you. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4. With Heartfelt Sympathy, The Broxton Family Reunion Committee.

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To the Holmes' Family, I offer my condolences. Mr. Holmes will always be with you in your heart; therefore cherish the moments of laughter, advice given to you with the love of a Father, meals you shared, rides together. There is much you have to cherish that will bring a smile to your face and heart. May God keep you, Viccie Borders.

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Cousin Horace, you have your well deserved wings now, so fly high! Family, remember the life so wonderfully lived and a heart so deeply loved. May God bless you all. —Dilcena

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My Dearest family and friends do not mourn for long for our dearly departed Horace Holmes, Jr.. yet let us celebrate his transition...... he has lived a long and prosperous life and left us a beautiful legacy. A Christian. Father, friend, confidant, grandfather, great-grandfather, neighbor, Uncle,God-father, and much much more. Now he is gone to be reunited with his Heavenly Father, his earthly father, mother, sister and most of all his one true love his wife Ethel. Let us not be sad for we shall surely see him again..........Sincerely, Elnora Smith-Rashad

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Dear Mr, Holmes Jr, I never had the chance to meet you but in my heart I knew you. Many days your Beautiful Daughter Janice and I would share things about you. I could feel the love from Janice as she spoke of you and how proud she was of her Daddy. You have a Wonderful Family and have left them with so many happy memories. Now God's Good and Faithful Servant ...Its time for you to go fly high on that mountain. Love and Prayers to your family and May God Grant them the peace and understanding that only he can give. Love Connie Hart, TN

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