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Stanley A. Holmes Jr.

Stanley Holmes Obituary

Stanley A. Holmes Jr. SUFFOLK - Stanley Arthur Holmes Jr., 74, passed away July 8, 2009. He was born in Ohio the son of the late Myrtle H. and Stanley A. Holmes Sr. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Korean conflict. Stanley did ship repair and was self employed. He was a member of Western Branch Community Church. Stanley is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joyce J. Holmes; children, Loretta Holmes, Diane King, Archie and Darlene Holmes, Steve Holmes, Patty and Lofton Braswell, Joyce Hoadly, Lynn and Jerry Williams; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters, 14 brothers; numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service will be held Monday, July 13, at 10:30 a.m. in Western Branch Community Church with the Rev. Steve Hassell officiating. A graveside service with military honors will be held later in the afternoon at 1 p.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Friends may join the family Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 604 Constance Woods Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 10, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
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Danny Tousey

June 16, 2018

I just ran across this and sadden ... Stanley was one of a kind and had one of the biggest hearts of anyone I've ever known. He was in many ways a Dad to me and I've always missed playing drums and singing with him and his band. Rest In Peace!

Sady Brown

July 18, 2009

Grandaddy,
I can honestly sit her today and say that you are truely my hero. You were the stongest person I had ever met. You were the best Grandaddy in the whole world and you still are. Kiersten still goes to your house wanting to come see you in your bedroom...she misses you a lot! We all do. We all love you sooo much, I dont think that there are any words to describe how much we love you. You lived the best life of anyone I know, and I am really proud to be your granddaughter. You are the most loving and kind hearted man i'll ever meet. I know that for a fact. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. I'll see you again in Heaven.

Patty Braswell

July 17, 2009

Dad, I am so glad I had the time be with you these last few months. I love you and though I am sorry you suffered with such pain I am over joyed you are with Jesus walking the streets of gold. I thank God for that.

Sherri Prince

July 14, 2009

My prayers are with the Holmes family at this time of sorrow.

Chuck Nash

July 12, 2009

Granddad, you were without a doubt the most influential person in my life. You were always there for me when I needed you and you taught me more about life that anyone or anything that I know. You had a huge part in making me the man that I am today and I will miss the times that we had together that no one else knows about, both recent and long ago. I will do my best to raise my boys and teach them the same lessons that you taught me, and I know you will be looking over my shoulder in doing so. I am elated that you had the time to renew your relationship with Jesus and I know you are having a cigar with Him right now. I look forward to seeing in Heaven, keep my seat warm. I LOVE YOU!!!

Standelyn Williams

July 10, 2009

I love you dad, you are the best most loving kind hearted person I've ever known. I will miss talking to you every week. One day we will all be together again in Heaven.

Love you
Lynn (Standelyn_)& Jerry

RAY & DEBBIE WILLIAMS

July 10, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 10, 2009

we love and miss you grandad

Logan & Brittney

Ashleigh Hudson

July 10, 2009

He was one of a kind and had one of the biggest hearts of anyone I've ever known. He was in many ways a Dad to me and I will miss him and his hillbilly music.

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