Sheldon Scott Holmes

Sheldon Scott Holmes passed away December 25, 2025 at the age of 54 from inoperable lung cancer. Scott is survived by his parents, his brothers and their families, his two children, and a multitude of close friends.

Born February 21, 1971 to John and Linda Holmes, Scott had a voracious appetite for books, athleticism, and a healthy amount of mischief. He was the eldest of five (Bill, Jody, Fred, and Corey) and filled the role with the love and hardheadedness necessary to keep four younger brothers on track. Scott served in the U.S. Marine Corps from Oct. 1990 to Jul. 1998 and was a Sergeant at the time of his honorable discharge. During this time, he cultivated a love for adventure and the great outdoors that he also nurtured in his children. As a father, he shared his hobbies and passions with his kids – such as surfing, camping, and rock climbing – and later became an avid cyclist with his youngest, Kenny.

As a member of the Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association and Big Pig, Scott served as trail steward at L.B. Houston Trail for a short time, and participated in many of the community’s races and events. He preferred endurance rides and gravel-grinders, and spent months on end training for high-mileage rides, starting with the MS-150 and ending with the Ride Across Texas – which he completed several months before his initial cancer diagnosis. While racing for Big Pig, he found valuable friends and his “sister from another mister”, Charity Goswick, who was a major source of support both for him and his children throughout the duration of his cancer treatment.

Unable to continue with his preferred sports, Scott spent much of his early treatment working in his forge and continuing to practice blacksmithing, which he had picked up several years prior. He primarily made knives and repurposed old tools such as axes, and mentored his children in the craft as well. Scott helped Nevyn, his eldest, forge a longsword for Nevyn’s wedding that still hangs over the couples’ mantle today.

He will be fondly remembered for his quick, dry humor, his daring and adventurous nature, and his dedication to his passions. For anyone who wishes to honor Scott’s memory, Nevyn and Kenny encourage them to spend time outdoors, and for any challenges or new skills they’re learning, to “do it scared” and always remember that “better, not perfect” is worth being proud of.