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Clyde Holmes Obituary

KINSTON - Clyde Franklin Holmes, 91, of Kinston, formerly of Apex, died Saturday, July 28, 2018 at his home in Kinston. Clyde was born November 15, 1926 to the late James Allen Holmes and Gertie Sears Holmes. He was a WWII Veteran of the US Army and was employed as a manager with the Noland Company. Clyde was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Ruth Ellis Holmes and Son William (Billy) Holmes. He is survived by his sons, Robert "Bobby" Holmes and his wife, Brenda; Richard Edward Holmes and his wife, Teresa; brother, James "Pete" Holmes and his wife, Pauline; grandchildren, Nicholas Holmes, Tyler Holmes and Abbey Holmes. A graveside service will be held 11am Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Apex Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St, Apex, NC 27502. Condolences may be sent to ApexFuneral.net

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Published by Free Press on Jul. 31, 2018.

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Frances Germanos

September 1, 2018

Clyde was the best neighbor and friend a person could ask for - we felt blessed to have him in our lives. He was one of the most generous people I have ever met - whatever I needed, he was there with a smile. And he did the same for so many people across Virginia Beach - sharing homemade pickles, spiced pecans, vegetables from the garden, and when he couldn't garden any longer, he would make the drive out to Pungo just to get the very best produce to share with everyone he met. I hope that he and Ruth and Billy are all together in Heaven - reunited.

Rosemary Williams

July 30, 2018

Clyde was such a sweet generous man. Clyde and his wife Ruth were one of the reasons we purchased our home in Virginia Beach. They were the very best neighbors. Over the years he became a member of our family. Everyday when I walk out our front door and see the house across the street and know that he moved away a few years ago I feel a loss. Now there is an even larger loss because I know that I can no longer pick up the phone and call him, I will miss our chats. Tom & Rosemary

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