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Robert Holmes Obituary

JAMESTOWN, TN -- Robert Christopher "Chris" Holmes, 58, Jamestown, Tennessee. Born in Lima, Ohio on October 27, 1967, and passed away on December 23, 2025, in Tennessee.

Survived by his wife, Michell L. (Kuck) Holmes; his children, Mackenzie Holmes, Ryan Holmes and Jessica Holmes; grandchildren, Kion, Xander and Rilynn Holmes, Laura and Addison Roberts; siblings, Dr. Curt Holmes, Mike Holmes, Scott (Dee) Holmes, Beth (Carl) Mazzocca, Britt (Chris) Schimpf, Tina (Brent) Brinkman, Dr. Tim (Danielle) Holmes and Brandy (Jay) Hollstein; sister in laws, Kim Holmes, Kelly Mericle and Kris (Craig) Dahlkamp; mother in law, Linda Roberts.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert V. and Karen Sue Holmes, father in law, Richard Kuck, stepfather in law, Daniel Roberts, and brother, Jeffrey Holmes.

Chris had many hobbies and will be remembered fondly as "Uncle Fish", "Captain" of K-Lynn Charters, "Copperhead", and will be deeply missed as "Paw Paw".

Please join the family in celebration of the joy and laughter of Chris Holmes on Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm, at the Allen County Fairgrounds, Youth Activities Building, 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima, Ohio.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Lima News from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2026.

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Mark Wright

January 10, 2026

Chris was not only a true friend but a brother he will be greatly missed

Ronda Jones

January 5, 2026

Michelle,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of Chris. You are in my prayers
Ronda

Francis G

December 30, 2025

RIP Chris.....
I´m at a loss for words. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered by so many. What mattered most wasn´t what you achieved, but who you became-and by that measure, you lived well. Rest easy.

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