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Terry Holmes Obituary

Terry Wyatt Holmes of Bartlett, Tennessee was born on August 8, 1943 in Reagan, Tennessee to Odra and Myrtle Wyatt Holmes. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 17, 2024. Terry retired from Magnolia Paper in Memphis. He was a member of Still Waters Baptist Church under the direction and leadership of his pastor and friend Bro. Don Amburn. Terry considered every member of Still Waters Baptist to be a member of his extended family. He was devoted to serving his Lord and the church. Terry is survived by his children, Gerald Wayne Holmes and his wife Stephanie of Memphis, Tennessee, Kimberly Ivey and her husband Andy of White House, Tennessee; sister, Nancy Spears of Savannah, Tennessee; brother, Billy Holmes of Lexington, Tennessee; grandchildren, Matthew Holmes, Wesley Holmes, Thomas Ivey, Benjamin Ivey, and Wyatt Ivey; one great granddaughter, Charlotte Jean Holmes. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Brenda Holmes; brothers, John Holmes and Jerry Holmes; sister, Josephine Holmes "Nanny Jo" Swift. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Terry Wyatt Holmes, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Nov. 20, 2024.

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Forest Hill - East

2440 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN 38133

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Forest Hill East Cemetery

2440 Whitten Rd., Memphis, TN 38133

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