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James Edward Holmes

1954 - 2023

James Edward Holmes obituary, 1954-2023, Gary, IN

BORN

1954

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

James Holmes Obituary

James Edward Holmes Sr. was born September 17, 1954, to the late Thomas C. Holmes, and Roberta Washington-Holmes in Gary. Indiana. He was employed at Inland Steel and UPS for many years. In his spare time, he worked alongside his two brothers Willis and Larry in a home construction business. James also was an excellent auto repairman. On Thursday, October 12,2023 James exchanged time for eternity. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard and Larry Holmes. He leaves to cherish his memory loving wife Vanita E. Kindred-Holmes, children LaTisha Holmes-Wheeler, DaWanda Holmes, James (Brandi) Holmes Jr., Kenyatta Holmes, Timothy Bandy, Kennetha (Antwain) Jennings, Vernita (Elijah) Mobley and Kenneth, brothers Lee Washington, Thomas (Janet) Holmes, Willis Holmes, Timmy (Lisa) Holmes, sisters, Bernestine Holmes, Dorothy (Chester) Dickinson and Deborah Holmes, aunts Katherine Simmons and Gladys Price, Special friends Alvin Mitchell and Alfred Gordon, 29 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Visitation, Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. all at the Guy & Allen Chapel 2959 West 11th Avenue. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Oct. 25, 2023.

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Arnetha Crittenden

October 29, 2023

Sincere thoughts and prayers to the entire family. R.I.P. James

Larry and Linda Harris Webb

October 28, 2023

To the Holmes family, We are praying that God gives each of you the strength and comfort needed during this most difficult time.
The Harris and Webb Families

Sheila Patton

October 28, 2023

My sincere condolences to the Holmes Family. May God give you strength in your time of need.

Alfred L Gordon

October 28, 2023

To a real friend and brother forever gone but not forgotten love you. I will see you later

Kenyatta Holmes

October 27, 2023

Daddy I'm gone miss you so much losing you is so unfair, I will not question God's work. I know you're no longer in pain nor suffering, No more cloudy days they're all gone away. The storm is over now. I'll love you forever Daddy
Love your forever Girl

Betty Cotton

October 26, 2023

My sincere condolences to the Holmes family. My prayers and love will forever be with you.

Madonna Crowell

October 25, 2023

My condolences to the Holmes family, Keeping you all in my prayers

Shirley(Ware) Campbell

October 25, 2023

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

Shawntay Bell

October 25, 2023

Sending my love And condolences to my family.May God strengthen you. I'm gonna miss you uncle James

Shirley(Ware) Campbell

October 25, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. James will truly be missed.

LaTisha Holmes Wheeler

October 25, 2023

Daddy I miss u so much. Get your rest & Save a seat for me. Luv your babygirl
Tisha

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Oct

28

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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