James LeRoy Holmes

James LeRoy Holmes

James Holmes Obituary

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Mr. James LeRoy Holmes

Williamstown, New York-- Entered into rest Sunday April 20, 2025 in Aiken, SC Mr. James LeRoy Holmes age 77. Mr. Holms, formally of Mullins, SC had been visiting relatives here in Windsor, SC. He was the son of the late Mr. Eugene Edward Holmes, Sr. and the late Mrs. Olive Stevens Holmes. Mr. Holmes had retired in 2007 as a heavy equipment operator with Chrysler Motor Company in Syrucus, NY with 30 years of service. He was avid fisherman. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Wescott, Williamstown, NY and serveral nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Eugene Edward Holmes, Jr. and one sister, Debora Case. No formal sevices will be held for Mr. Holmes per his wishes. COLE FUNERAL HOME 1544 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY (118 BY PASS) AIKEN, SC, 29801. 803-648-7175. Please sign the online registry at www.colefuneralhomeinc.net.

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1544 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29801

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