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Bobbie Leo Holmes

1941 - 2016

Bobbie Leo Holmes obituary, 1941-2016, Bakersfield, CA

BORN

1941

DIED

2016

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Mission Family Mortuary - Bakersfield

531 California Avenue

Bakersfield, California

Bobbie Holmes Obituary

Bobbie Leon Holmes went to meet the Lord Jesus on December 31st. Bobbie was born on June 1, 1941 in El Centro, Ca. He joined the Navy in 1958, and served on the USS Ticonderoga. He moved to Bakersfield 1963, where he met and married the love of his life Nellie.
Bobbie is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nellie Holmes, his sister Charlotte Anderson, his children Mark and Patti Holmes, Melanie and Paul Pasquini, Dawna and David Sharp, his grandchildren Haley, Kacie, Abigail, Ashley, Colton, Hunter, Joseph and Mason. 
Bobbie passed peacefully in his home in the mountains surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Although he will be dearly missed, we take comfort in knowing we will see him in Heaven. 
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 10:30 am at Mission Family Mortuary located at 531 California Ave in Bakersfield, Ca. Military Honors will be rendered at the Bakersfield National Cemetery at 1:15 pm.

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Jan. 8, 2017.

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KELLEY

January 12, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BE OF COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

Andria Felix

January 11, 2017

To Nellie, Mark and family. Our deepest condolences at this very difficult time. I pray that the love of our Lord surrounds you and holds you close during this time. We send our continued love and prayers. Andria, Amber, Travis, Nikki, Danielle

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