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Clarence Holmes Obituary
He was a native of New York City, N.Y., and lived in Hampton for 50 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force, where he retired after 20 years of service as a machine operator.
Mr. Holmes was preceded in death by his brother, Wendell Holmes.
He leaves his beloved wife, Bessie B. Holmes of Hampton; two sons, Clarence Holmes Jr. and Kenneth Holmes of Hampton; two daughters, Marcia H. Banks (Dwayne Banks) of Yorktown and Karen Gatling (Darryl Gatling) of Hampton; 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; many relatives and friends.
A celebratory service will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Grafton Baptist Church, 1301 Old York-Hampton Highway, Yorktown, with the Rev. Wayne Tucker officiating. Family and friends will assemble for the service by noon Saturday at 1515 Adams Circle, Hampton, for the procession to the church. Interment will follow the service at the Grafton Baptist Church Cemetery, Yorktown. A viewing will be today from 2 to 5 p.m. followed with a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Smith Brothers Funeral Home, 545 E. Mercury Blvd., Hampton – 723-4117. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clarence Holmes
Maria Carrasco-Holloway
August 30, 2008
Mr. Holmes will always be remembered by all Hope - Butlerfarm Dialysis staff members and other patients.
I believe our Father has called him to be with him in his kingdom, becuase he has accomplished his purpose in life.
August 30, 2008
Kenny and Family,
My condolenses to your family with the loss of your loved one. Continue to take care of one another.
L. Wilson & Family
James Easley Jr.
August 29, 2008
May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.
james mason
August 29, 2008
weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning. earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal.
you have earned your rest os sleep on my brother.
Ret,USAF J.MASON
Paula Brodis
August 29, 2008
Aunt Bessie, Clarence Jr, Kenny, Marcia, & Karen:
During this time of your loss we are praying for all of you, knowing that God will be the comforter of your hearts. Remember "Weeping may endure for a night but joy, comes in the morning"
Love,
Apostle Alvin & Paula (Borum) Brodis
Tanya Freeman
August 29, 2008
Please accept my condolences from miles away...
He was a dear and special person that I will never forget. When my younger aunt got murdered in 1984 he was one of the first people to come up on my job "in buckroe shopping center" and console me. I will never forget that day. That did alot for me and I couldn't thank him enough.
Marcia and family he was oh so proud of you! That is all he talked about.
May God be with each and everyone of you. Remember the good times and God will see you through.
Christy Edwards
August 29, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Norman Williams
August 29, 2008
With heart felt sympathy, just a word to let you know that others feel your grief at the lost of your loved one. Sincerely, Norman L. Williams
Sheree Gatling-Alston
August 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sheree Gatling- Alston & Family
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Cynthia and Luther Taylor
August 29, 2008
Aunt Bessie, Karen, Clarence Jr., Kenneth, Marcia, and Tuddy, I was deeply sadden to hear of Clarence passing. I want you all to know that you are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. My prayer for you all is the God will keep you all in perfect peace. We serve a mighty God and he knows best. I'm here if you need me.
Love you all family
Cynthia Borum Taylor and Luther Taylor
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