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Phillip E. Holmes I

Phillip Holmes Obituary

Phillip E. Holmes I SUFFOLK - Phillip Edward "Dr. Duck and Candyman" Holmes I, 69, passed away Jan. 20, 2009, in his residence. He was a native of Savona, Ohio, and was a son of the late Myrtle and Stanley A. Holmes Sr. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rose A. Holmes; a daughter, Marcia Holmes; a son, Edward A. Holmes; four sisters; 11 brothers; a grandson, Phillip E. Holmes II.; two grandchildren, Julian Linblad and Hailey Holmes. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday in Western Branch Community Church by Pastor Steve Hassell. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 22, 2009.

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George Williams

February 1, 2009

Rose, Marcia & family. George and I are so sorry to hear about "Uncle Duck". He was always so nice to me and I know that George cared for him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Donna

Chiquita Kea Diggs and family

January 24, 2009

Rosie, Eddie, Phillip and Marcia my prayers are with all of you. I Love you.

Jack & Nancy Bean

January 22, 2009

Rosie and Family , we are thinking about you'll at this time of grief ,and your loss , our prayers are with you !Love Jack & Nancy Bean

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