Kenneth Lee Holmes Sr. entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at the age of 66. Born January 22, 1954, in Gloster, MS to his late parents Mirleen (Howard) Bailey and Ortis Holmes Sr. He was a graduate of Gloster High School and a United States Army Veteran. He was a dedicated hitch professional and longtime employee of U-Haul for almost 40 years. His favorite hobby and passion were bowling. He was so charismatic and has never met a stranger. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Asylee and Enoch Warren Tobias; Four siblings: Sadie Mae Wright, John Arthur Holmes, Sr., Ortis Holmes Jr., and Gregory Bailey. He leaves to cherish his Devoted wife of 45 years Ruth Jackson Holmes. Sons, Kenneth (Damita) Holmes Jr., Rodney (Yashica) Jackson; Daughter, Tiffany (John) Holmes Washington. Grandchildren: Kenneth Holmes III, Kenton Holmes, Alexis Washington and Malaya McGee. Three sisters: Ethel (Roy) Thompson, Angela Bailey, Shoshonda Bates; Three brothers: Howard (Sarah) Bailey Jr, Claud (Prytania) Bailey, Jeffery Holmes. Six sisters in laws: Willie Dean (Johnny) Mars, Celia (Maurice) Suggs, Marie (Wallace) Dillon, Shirley Jackson, Dr. Brenda Jackson and Joyce Washington. Two brothers in laws: WillArthur (Cecelia) Jackson and Nero (Lula) Jackson. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, extended family and friends of whom he loved dearly. Honorable mention of two nieces that went over and beyond for him Lisa (Miguel) Lyons and Ann (Marcus) Bridges. Private funeral services will be held Friday, April 10, 2020 at Professional Funeral Services. Private Interment will take place at Mt Olivet Cemetery.
Kenneth Lee Holmes Sr. entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at the age of 66. Born January 22, 1954, in Gloster, MS to his late parents Mirleen (Howard) Bailey and Ortis Holmes Sr. He was a graduate of Gloster High School and a United States Army Veteran. He was a dedicated hitch professional and longtime employee of U-Haul for almost 40 years. His favorite hobby and passion were bowling. He was so charismatic and has never met a stranger. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Asylee and Enoch Warren Tobias; Four siblings: Sadie Mae Wright, John Arthur Holmes, Sr., Ortis Holmes Jr., and Gregory Bailey. He leaves to cherish his Devoted wife of 45 years Ruth Jackson Holmes. Sons, Kenneth (Damita) Holmes Jr., Rodney (Yashica) Jackson; Daughter, Tiffany (John) Holmes Washington. Grandchildren: Kenneth Holmes III, Kenton Holmes, Alexis Washington and Malaya McGee. Three sisters: Ethel (Roy) Thompson, Angela Bailey, Shoshonda Bates; Three brothers: Howard (Sarah) Bailey Jr, Claud (Prytania) Bailey, Jeffery Holmes. Six sisters in laws: Willie Dean (Johnny) Mars, Celia (Maurice) Suggs, Marie (Wallace) Dillon, Shirley Jackson, Dr. Brenda Jackson and Joyce Washington. Two brothers in laws: WillArthur (Cecelia) Jackson and Nero (Lula) Jackson. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, extended family and friends of whom he loved dearly. Honorable mention of two nieces that went over and beyond for him Lisa (Miguel) Lyons and Ann (Marcus) Bridges. Private funeral services will be held Friday, April 10, 2020 at Professional Funeral Services. Private Interment will take place at Mt Olivet Cemetery.
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