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James Holmes Obituary
James William Holmes Jr., 57, passed away December 18, 2011. He is preceded in death by his father: James William Holmes Sr. James is survived by his son: Brandon Holmes, loving mother: Ruby Holmes, sisters: Diane Norris and husband Joe and Anita Book and husband Clinton. His family will receive friends Thursday December 22, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with funeral services at 11:00 in the chapel of Klein Funeral Home.
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May 31, 2012
JW, How lucky I am to have loved someone who is so hard to say goodbye to....
February 9, 2012
I think of J.W. every day, especially when I look at Brandon and Christine. His passing was a shock to all of us. I am, however, soooo grateful for the week we had him with us. He seemed so happy and he never stopped talking! And, yes, we all laughed at his corny jokes/comments, though I admit he did have a good sense of humor. He nsisted on feeding all of us Texas 'grub' every night he was here While everything was delicious, we all gained 20 lbs. that week. I know he was saddened when the time came for him to return to Texas. I will always treasure the week he was here. I thank God he decided to make the trip. I hope it gives you peace and comfort knowing it was a great visit for everyone. He will be sorely missed. I'm sure you love the pictures Christine sent you recently. He loved his boy and Brandon will have happy memories [we all will]. Everyone, and I mean everyone, had a wonderful, wonderful time. I also want all of to know we have several pictures of him through out the house, and Brandon has the flag he received hanging in his bedroom. He wrote on it "MY DAD.'
---Barbara [Brandon's grandmother)
He was very proud that his family was with him to celebrate his birthday that fell on 10-10-10.
Anita Book
February 1, 2012
Christine Holmes
January 31, 2012
Granny, Diane, Anita and the rest of our Texas family, we are all missing JW. We cry, we laugh, we share corny things JW said and did. As you, we feel cheated of the future...But so GRATEFUL of the time we all shared in October. many laughs, hugs and love. Jw brought us all together and together we will heal a day at a time. I'm grateful he gave me the best gift from God, our son Brandon. We love all of you. Love Christine, Brandon and the Moriarty family.
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JW, all us Yankees here in massachusetts will always love you....Thanks for being in our lives. You left us much too soon.
Christine Holmes
January 31, 2012
Happy Birthday Dad...
Christine Holmes
January 31, 2012
Massachusetts 10-10-2011
Christine Holmes
January 31, 2012
Father-n-son engrossed in "brain-teaser" games
Christine Holmes
January 31, 2012
Brandon Holmes
Christine Holmes
January 31, 2012
Father son moment...
Christine Holmes
January 31, 2012
Like father like son...
Christine Holmes
January 31, 2012
The Love of his life, son Brandon...
Christine Holmes
January 31, 2012
Anita Book
January 25, 2012
Anita Book
January 14, 2012
I love you Brother, God took you to soon. You will live forever in my heart. I love you.
You left us way to soon, you will forever live in my heart. I love you brother.
Anita Book
January 13, 2012
December 22, 2011
Dear Ruby, Diane, & Anita,
I'm so sorry to see you have lost Jimmy. My condolences to all of you. We lost our beloved Steve last December 31st, 2011. We understand these being tough days. You will be in my prayers. Always sending you our best...
Debbie Gilbert Thornton & family
December 19, 2011
So sorry for your loss.Ya'll are in my prayers. Brandy Scroggins.
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