Rev. Charles Henry Holmes Jr., 95, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at his residence. Charles was born on May 19, 1925, in Iva, SC, of the late Charles Henry Holmes Sr. and Lelia Ashworth Holmes. He served our country during WWII where he received the Purple Heart. Mr. Holmes retired from Duke Energy and went on to become the minister of Revealed Word Tabernacle Church.
In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his first wife, Jeannette Holmes; son, Francis Jerrell Holmes; eight sisters and four brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene Joy Yeargin Holmes; children, Adam Cole (Tiffany) Holmes of Stanley, NC, Phillip Paul (Tiffany) Holmes, Anna Marie Holmes, Diane Booth, Cheryl (David) Cathey, Paulette (Paul) Austin, Karen (Ashley) Brumley all of Lincolnton, Fredda Dixon of Anderson, SC, and Janet (Jim) Burrell of Hiawassee, GA; 24 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Revealed Word Tabernacle Church with Rev. Kenan Williams officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service in the church. Burial will be private.
Condolences may be sent to the Holmes family at www.drumfh-conover.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be sent to Revealed Word Tabernacle Church, 2834 Hampton Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092.
The Holmes family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover, NC.
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