David-Holmes-Obituary

David W. Holmes

Roanoke, Virginia

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DIED
March 18, 2017
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Roanoke, Virginia

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David W. Holmes, 82, born in Brunswick, Maine, a Virginia resident since 1962, passed away March 18, 2017 surrounded by his family. David was educated at Bowdoin College, Harvard University, and University of Illinois.  His love of music brought him to Hollins College where he taught music for...

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'Was just thinking about Dr. Holmes today, and then tonight I found out that he had passed.... David Holmes, as Academic Dean, was my advisor my junior year at Hollins College, when he had enough faith in my abilities to permit me to take nine courses a semester, instead of the norm of four courses. I have been grateful to him, and have remembered him and spoken of him with great appreciation ever since! May he rest in peace and eternally in the presence of the heavenly chorus of angels...

Deepest sympathies.

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76

California~

Will miss my old friend and neighbor. Many happy memories.