Roderick "Tuffy" Holmes

dear clare and jessica
i am sorry to here that tuffy passed my only regreat was i did not get to know tuffy better but i do have memries that i wont forget you'll always be in my prayrs and thoughts
your friend chad owens

My heart goes out to you and your daughter, i feel for you and the many friends ,neighbors and family that knew and loved him. My granddaughter lives in Virden so I can picture the community he grew up in.

Claire and Jessica,
I'm so terribly sorry to hear of Tuffy's passing. You know he was like a brother to me; we will be in touch soon.
Doc & Barb

Sorry to hear of your loss . Going to miss him just like a brother.
Semper Fi

Sorry for your loss. my condolences goes to your family. We all will miss him he was a good father and friend to us all. I knew him very well.

Clare, Sorry for your loss. I'll miss his laughter. It has been years since I have seen him but his humor will always be remembered. As well as the rides on his bike. Just wanted to let you know were thinking about you and that you are in our prayers. sincerely, Loretta S. Allen (ex-sister-in-law)

to:uncle tuffy

The Day God Called You Home:
God looked around his Garden
and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his
earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you
and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful,
he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering,
he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would
never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult,
he closed you tired eyes,
He...

IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY AND MEMORIES A LANE WE WOULD WALK RIGHT UP TO HEAVEN AND BRING YOU HOME AGAIN...... WE LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY TUFFY ..ONE DAY WE WILL ALL BE REUNITED AND BE A FAMILY AGAIN TILL THEN WE HOLD YOU IN OUR HEARTS .....

To Clare & Jessica,

You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Lisa Finnerty