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Charles Holmes Obituary

Holmes Charles Martin Holmes "Chuck", 51, died courageously at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 3, 2016. Chuck was born in Portsmouth, Ohio to Karen J. Craft and Arthur R. Holmes Sr. Chuck was a member of St. James Lutheran Church where he was a Sunday school teacher for over 10 years. He was employed for over 20 years with Ohio Semitronics Inc. He was a loving husband and father who's kindness knew no limits. A loyal brother, dependable employee and friend. Chuck is preceded in death by his mother Karen J. Craft, grandparents Jane and Charles Mullins, Ida Mae Vermillion, Martin Holmes and Aunt Jane Ford. He is survived by his wife, Deborah; children, Thomas (Danielle) Chaffin, Joshua (Laura) Chaffin, Jessica Holmes (Shane) Hawkins, Abigail (Scott) Holmes and Lillian Jane Holmes; grandchildren, Gavin, Noel, Reilly, Michael, Rebecca, Chloe, and Logan; grandmother, Ramona Holmes; father, Arthur (Ella Mae) Holmes; siblings, Arthur (Edwanna) Holmes Jr., Ken (Brittney) Holmes, Matthew Craft, Mitchell (Twanta) Craft, Natalie (Shawn) Hogan, Loretta and Stanley Covert, Tammy and Juan Gebara; nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 10-11 a.m., service to follow at 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 5660 Trabue Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43228. In lieu of flowers, family suggest donations be made to St. James Lutheran Church Memorial Fund in Chuck's name. Arrangements being handled by the RADER McDONALD TIDD FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 6 to Jul. 8, 2016.

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David Gartin

June 30, 2019

Hardly a day goes by at work when I do not think of Chuck. He is truly missed. And as I fight my own battles with cancer, I look forward to when Chuck and I will visit again.
God Bless
David Gartin

Stephen Woody OSI Retireie

August 27, 2016

Chuck was one great person to know. Always a laugh and stories about the days when he had to watch over his flock of girls when his wife was away. He was great to work with at OSI. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Vickii Mullins-Walker

July 9, 2016

I am sending prayers for the entire family. I will always remember Chuck with his quick smile. May God be with you.

Rob and Madison Mullins

July 9, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Christle Scott

July 8, 2016

We love you all very much!!!

jordan schumacher

July 7, 2016

Keep your light shining Lilly and family!!

kristi schumacher

July 7, 2016

Debbie, Lilly, and family. May God wrap you all in his arms and comfort you during this time. We are thinking and praying for you all. Love The SchumacherFamily

Marlene, Dustin, MacKenzie Snyder

July 7, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Dustin and MacKenzie always enjoyed having him as a Sunday school teacher. We will keep your family in our prayers.

July 7, 2016

so sorry for your lost,GOD has taken another chosen one. You have my Prayers and love.
Renie & Jack Risner
cousin from Lima, Ohio

Dianna Casto

July 7, 2016

RIP Chuck
You will be missed!
Dianna

July 7, 2016

So sorry for loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Wanda Smith of Wheelersburg, Ohio

Lisa Goddard-Reynolds

July 7, 2016

My sympathy to Chuckie's family. We all grew up on Summit Street in Portsmouth! So sad to hear this.

David and Anna Gartin

July 6, 2016

Go rest high on that mountain
Son, your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son.
We will keep all of the family in our prayers.
God Bless

Trish Thompson

July 6, 2016

As we know life gives us ups and downs, Chuck was defiantly one of the good times. I see it in all the family with all the love you have for each other. Keeping you all in my prayers and thoughts as you walk in this season of your lives.

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