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Ronald Holmes Obituary

Holmes Ronald Joseph Holmes, II, age 57, born September 25, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away May 2, 2016 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. A U.S. Navy Veteran and former employee of Columbus Coated Fabrics. Survived by his loving wife, Mary E. Holmes; children, Melisa Holmes, Ronald J. Holmes, III, and Phillip Towns; father, General Jefferson; sisters, Chana (Robert) Taylor, Rhonda (John) Langford, and Robin Holmes; and a host of loving grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life 12 noon Monday, May 9, 2016 at Power of Prayer Ministries, 2155 Curtis St., where his family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the start of service. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. To sign Ronald's online memory book and express condolences to his family, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 5 to May 6, 2016.

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Arthur & Cathy Gooden

May 10, 2016

Rest in Heaven Ronnie, thank you for being a good friend to our family.

May 9, 2016

May you rest in peace Ronnie we love and miss you!!!! such a wonderful man and friend..... sending my love to Mary and family .....LOVE DARREN JENNIFER ADRIANNA AND ALLISON LONG....

James Mahoney

May 8, 2016

Our condolences to the family. Ronald will be miss.

terry leslie and family

May 8, 2016

So very sorry for your loss mary, melissa, ronnie, and grandkids. Know you are all loved.

RIP, and Semper Fortis

Herb USMC

May 7, 2016

"Sailor rest your

Herb USMC

May 7, 2016

Herb USMC

May 7, 2016

Navy Memorial

Herb USMC

May 7, 2016

Class of 1976

Herb USMC

May 7, 2016

Herb USMC

May 7, 2016

RMA Analysis

Herb USMC

May 7, 2016

Shipboard Firefighting

Herb USMC

May 7, 2016

Damage Control / PQS-MAG Sprinkler Maint.

Herb USMC

May 7, 2016

Firefighters School

Herb USMC

May 7, 2016

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

May 7, 2016

God Bless and Thank YOU for your service, Ronald...RIP... And Semper Fi.

Ryan Hancock

May 7, 2016

My condolences to the family. Ronnie was a great man.

diana moorer

May 7, 2016

May you rest in peace my wonderful cousin. Ronald J. Holmes. The J is for Jesus called an amazing angel home. Will forever love you.

MaryAnn Williams

May 6, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jacqueline Jefferson

May 6, 2016

Praying for the family. I will call you my cousin

Roselyn Meadows

May 6, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your husband, father, brother and son. My sincere condolences goes out to you, Lady Chana I love you.

Sonya Yencer

May 6, 2016

So sorry for your loss, Rhonda. Hugs!

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