May God bless you and your...
Sonny was a classmate and friend and he will be missed. Sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers during your time of loss. May God Bless.
Ron and Pam Anderson
February 21, 2026 | School


North Charleston, South Carolina
Oct 27, 1949 – Feb 11, 2026 (Age 76)
Chester Holmes Jr.
North Charleston - Chester H. Holmes Jr. "Sonny," 76 of North Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Born on October 27, 1949, in Greenville, SC, Sonny was the son of the late Esther Owens Holmes and Chester Henry...
Read MoreSonny was a classmate and friend and he will be missed. Sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers during your time of loss. May God Bless.
Ron and Pam Anderson
February 21, 2026 | School
I first met Sonny when we worked on the Sphinx yearbook staff at the Citadel. He was the sports editor and was always upbeat and just a joy to be around. Never missed a deadline! My one fond memory of him was at a tailgate and I had asked him a question about tithing. The question I was struggling with: "Was it best to tithe on Nest Or Gross of your salary" Without any hesitation, his answer was, "Do you want to be blessed on Net or Gross" I took his advice and will always remember his...
Claude Alexander Saleeby, Sr
February 20, 2026
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Sonny's family. Sonny was a wonderful preacher in those days at First Baptist Church of Goose Creek. He also baptized me and my children, a wonderful experience I will never forget. You are now in the presence of our Lord. May you rest in peace. I know you will be missed. He had such a wonderful spirit.
Renate Wyndham Bodo
February 19, 2026 | Friend