Holmes was born March 3, 1933 in Grayson Co. Kentucky.
Holmes served his country for 22 faithful years aboard the U.S.S. John A. Bole (DD 775) in the United States Navy earning the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Medal, Korean Service Medal and China Service Medal during his tours of service.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Martha May Hatfield; daughter, Roxanne Gilbert and granddaughter, Tammy Humphrey.
Left to cherish his memory, are his daughter, Vikie Hart; his son, Bernie Zipp; 9 grandchildren, numerous great-granchildren and 1 great – great – grandchild.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday. October 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Evergreen Dignity Chapel. There will be no visitation. Entombment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made in Holmes’ memory to the American Cancer Society.