Richard Earl Holmes Sr, September 25, 1952 — March 01, 2019

Richard Earl Holmes Sr (Gretna, Louisiana, LA) September 25, 1952 March 01, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: September 25, 1952

Death date: March 01, 2019

Death place: Gretna, Louisiana(LA), USA

Funeral Home: DAVIS MissouriRTUARY SERVICE

Richard’s Obituary Richard E. Holmes , Sr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 1, 2019 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 66. He was a native of Bentonia, MS and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Richard attended Alcorn State University in Lorman, MS.

where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree. He joined the United State Army and received ranks as 1st lieutenant, 2nd lieutenant, and captain. After being honorably discharged, Richard began his career as a draftsman for Avondale Shipyard, later known as Northrup Grumman.

Beloved husband of Lillian Holmes. Devoted father of Sharon, Cassandra, and Richard Holmes, Jr. Son of the late Glossie Holmes and Abel Slater. Brother of Carl Holmes, Calvin (Shawna) Herron, Barbara Herron, Kenneth Herron, and the late Eugene Holmes, Floyd Holmes, Lionel Holmes, Andrew Gibbs, and Rosalyn Herron.

Son in law of the late Ed and Flora Johnson. Brother in law of Rev. James (Felicia) Moland, John (Sarah) Johnson, Joe Johnson, Edward Johnson and the late Charles (Luberta) Johnson, Carl (Classie) Johnson, and Shellie Johnson, also survived by 7 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Greater Mt. Calvary Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Services at Greater Mt. Calvary Church 1600 Westwood Dr. Marrero, LA on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11:00a.m. Apostle Terry Gullage, Sr. officiating Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the above named church.

Interment: Mt. Airy Cemetery-Boutte, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA.

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death notice Richard Earl Holmes Sr September 25, 1952 — March 01, 2019

obituary notice Richard Earl Holmes Sr September 25, 1952 — March 01, 2019

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