Larry Thomas Holmes

Larry Thomas Holmes, 77, was born February 7, 1949, in Camilla, Georgia, and passed away October 20, 2026. A longtime resident of Salem, Alabama, Larry will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection as a devoted, loyal presence—gentle in spirit, kind at heart, and steadfast in the ways that mattered most.

Through years of hard work in construction, hanging drywall, Larry built more than walls—he built a life defined by reliability and perseverance. He carried himself with quiet strength, and those who knew him best came to count on his steady nature and the care he showed in both word and deed.

Larry found genuine joy in simple, meaningful pleasures: fishing, NASCAR, and camping—especially when he could enjoy all three at the same time. Yet, above all, he was a family man who cherished time with the people he loved, leaving behind a legacy rooted in devotion and the everyday acts of love that are never forgotten.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Grady Herman Holmes; his mother, Clyde Marie Carter Holmes; his 1st wife, Charleene Holmes; his wife, Mildred M. Mury Holmes; his daughter, Maryanne Shipley; and his grandchildren, Jamie Kaiser and Dustin Knight.

Larry is survived by his sons, DC LaGrange, Jim LaGrange, Omi Lagrange, and Guylo Bolich (Crystal); his daughter, Tonya Simmons (JD); and his grandchildren, Billy LaGrange, Donald LaGrange, Blake LaGrange, Tiffany Perez (Marcel), Craig Kaiser, Erica Carter, Matthew Simmons (Erika), Kelsey Bolich, and Abbygail Bolich. Larry also leaves eight great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews to cherish his loving memory.

Visitation for Family and Friends will be held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, St. Elmo room, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31907, on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Fisher Chapel, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31907, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 11:00 am. Committal with Military Honors will follow in Parkhill Cemetery.