OBITUARY
Richard Joseph Holmes
August 20, 1937 – November 8, 2013
Richard Joseph Holmes, 76 passed away suddenly Friday, November 8, 2013. He was born August 20, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Daniel and Jane (Kelly) Holmes. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Scott Holmes.
Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, loyal and loved uncle and friend. He served 20 years in the US Navy and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. He retired after 20 years with ASU steam plant as the Maintenance Supervisor. He spent his retirement years spending time with his family and his close friends at the Country Kitchen in Dallas, NC.
Richard is survived by three children, daughter, Tracey Holmes of Dallas, sons, Mike Holmes and Richard Holmes of Dallas; four grandchildren, Kristen, Jacob, Joseph and Joshua Holmes; great-granddaughter, Katelyn Holmes; brother, Jerry Holmes of Philadelphia, PA.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 13 at Dallas Funeral Home in Dallas, NC. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton with military honors.
The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Online condolences may be made at: www.carothersfuneralhomedallas.com.
Dallas Funeral Home is serving the Holmes family.
Services
- Visitation Wednesday, November 13, 2013
- Funeral Service Wednesday, November 13, 2013
REMEMBERING
Richard Joseph Holmes
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RECEIVE UPDATESDavid A. Wright
June 21, 2018
It is with heavy heart that I found this while searching for BTC HOLMES. Wish now I had searched years earlier. We were shipmates aboard USS PRAIRIE (AD-15). He was my Division CPO, at the same time he was my mentor. He was a true Chief Petty Officer. I was a BT2 at the time. The day he retired I carried his sea bag off the ship and down the pier to his car. We saluted each other and said goodbye.
Knowing he is gone I shall miss him for the rest of my life. Save me a rack in the Chiefs' Quarters, Shipmate.
David A. Wright
BTCS, USN (Ret.)
November 14, 2013
To the Holmes family, My husband and I really enjoyed time with Rick at the Country Kitchen. He will be missed by all. We had a little ritual going on that when he came in he always throwed me three kisses and he would always raise his arm real high on the last one. Our prayers and sympathy, David and Alice Powell
GERRY ECKER
November 14, 2013
We had a great visit here in Arizona. The "Black Bear" will never be the same without you. RIP, my friend!
Mitzi Jordan
November 13, 2013
Tracey, and the entire Holmes family, What a blessing it has been for me to have known Mr. Holmes. His upbeat personality and positive attitude always brought a smile to my face when I saw him. This world is a better place because of him and his memory will be long remembered. My prayers are with each of you.
William (BILL) Klinesmith
November 13, 2013
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
Cammie Rowe
November 12, 2013
Richard, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace like you have never felt before..
Joe Cofer
November 12, 2013
Richard, May God's Grace and Comfort be with you and your family.
Robin Jordan
November 11, 2013
Richard, I am heartbroken. My families thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now.
Renee Whitted
November 11, 2013
So Sorry for your loss, praying for you and your family.
November 11, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Rick was a great guy and I always enjoyed his stories. Bill, Vicci, and I will miss him. May God be with you all at this time in your lives. You all are in our prayers. God be with you now and always and may He help you with your grief. Rick will be greatly missed. With much sympathy, Bill, Vicci, and Peggy Casto.
Joyce Kelly
November 11, 2013
Very sorry to hear of Rich's passing. He was a very good friend to me when we were young growing up in Philadelphia. He even taught me how to drive. I will miss him very much. God Bless you all, your in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce Kelly Bensalem, Pa.
Sharon Coleman
November 10, 2013
May God keep you and surround you with earthly angels.
William & Sharon Coleman
Larry Eidson
November 10, 2013
Sorry for your loss, I will keep you in my prayers.
Lori Underwood
November 10, 2013
Tracey; I am so sorry about your Dad. My heart breaks for you and your brothers. It is not easy to lose a parent. But you can rejoice in knowing that he is with our Lord and has a brand new body. One without pain and perfect in every way. My heart goes out to you and your brothers . I will be praying for you and your family. All my love; Lori
Coleen and Anthony Malker
November 10, 2013
So sorry for your loss. May God be your comforter. You are in my prayers.
Cindy Carswell
November 10, 2013
Gone to be with Jesus but never forgotten
Bill Casto
November 10, 2013
Rick (Chief Holmes) will be missed greatly. I always looked at him as a father figure. I loved to hear his stories of when he was in the service since I was in the Navy a short time also. I know he was tough, but fair. I salute you Chief Holmes. Now you and your Wife can be together. I know you Loved her very much.
Ginger McKee
November 10, 2013
My sympathy to the Holmes family.....God bless you all.
Joey McCombs
November 10, 2013
Rick you were a great man and truly a good friend to my Dad and our family. You will be missed.
Paul Creswell
November 10, 2013
In all my travels during my military career and during my life I have never met a more upstanding, respectful and likable man as Rick Holmes. During the too short time that I knew Rick we came to share stories of each other's experiences in our respective branches of the armed services. I will forever treasure those moments and stories. Rick's wit was clever and sharp and he possessed the ability to completely catch one off guard with his sense of humor. He was the man I most respected above all others and a comrade-in-arms and Veteran's Day will not be the same without him. It has been a pleasure and honor to have shared a part of my life knowing this exceptional man.
Tracey Holmes
November 10, 2013
My Sweet Daddy, You were not only my father but my best friend. I am so deeply saddened by you going home to heaven, but I do rejoice in my heart that you know Jesus and are with HIM now. You are no longer suffering the pain in your body, or have the burden of enduring any more cancer treatments or testing....you have been set free! Glory to GOD! I know you are also reunited with Mom, the love of your life! I take comfort in knowing that I will be reunited with you both and many of our loved ones one sweet day! Daddy, I am so blessed to be your daughter! You are so amazing and have always been there for me and my brothers. You were always a good provider, leader and so thoughtful of others. You are so missed already! When you walked in the room many smiles followed! I surely will miss your stories, your phone calls, your visits and just spending time with you. I will forever cherish you and Mom as my parents. I am a blessed and lucky girl for having you both as my parents and in my adult life, my best friends. I love you forever and a day! See you over yonder! Jesus Reigns!! My Love Always, Tracey Lee Holmes <3
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