Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Lowell Holmes Obituary
Anton Holmes
HARLINGEN, TX. -
Lowell Anton Holmes, 85 years old died April 13, 2015. He was born September 11, 1929 in McAllen, TX.
Lowell grew up in Donna, TX. He graduated valedictorian from Donna High School in 1948. He then received the Jesse Jones Agriculture 4 year scholarship from Texas A & M University. While attending Texas A & M University, he was leader of the maroon band and graduated with an Agricultural Engineering degree.
After graduating from Texas A & M, he fulfilled his 4 year obligation serving as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Alaska. He then returned to the Rio Grande Valley where he married the love of his life Jeanice Ann Hedrick and started his career with Valley Ready Mix Concrete.
In 1967, Lowell joined Valcon Inc. as a Professional Engineer partnering with Max Burkhart and Farris Shannon where they were pioneers in "tilt wall" construction. Lowell retired from Valcon Inc in 2012. He was a member of St Albans Episcopal Church, the Rotary Club, Boy Scouts of America and served as President of the Harlingen Country Club. Lowell was an avid golfer, racquetball player and fisherman.
Lowell is survived by his sister Ritchie Solether, son Arthur Holmes and wife Veronica, son Kurt Holmes and wife Cindy, and daughter Kalyn Sandlin and husband Joseph, grandchildren Kristen and Christopher Holmes, and Alex Sandlin.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jeanice, brother Brad Holmes, father and mother Richard and Irma Holmes.
Visitation will be at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home in Harlingen, Thursday 4/16 from 3 to 9 pm with the family present from 5 to 7 pm.
The service will be Friday 4/17, 11:00 am at St Albans Episcopal Church in Harlingen followed by a reception at the parish hall.
Honorary Pallbearers are Haskall Motherall, Les Swanson, Max Burkhart, James Cocke, David Day and Bill Guthrie.
A special thank you to caregivers Monica Lopez, Yvette Cruz, Lisa Garcia, Priscilla Garcia, Juanita Chavez and Yvette Cano (Treasure Hills residential LTC).
You are invited to sign the guestbook or share a memory at:
www.buckashcraft.com.
Arrangements are with Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Lowell Holmes
Sponsored by Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
3 Entries
Andrew Ferrero
April 17, 2015
Kurt and Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss.
Ramey & Linda Shoe
April 16, 2015
Our condolences to the Holmes family. May God comfort you and give you strength. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Dyan Banks
April 16, 2015
We extend our deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Lowell Holmes's name
Memorial Events
for Lowell Holmes
Apr
16
How to support Lowell's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Lowell Holmes's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
