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Alex Holmes Obituary

Alex John Holmes, Sr. Charleston - Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Mr. Alex John Holmes, Sr., 72 Darlington Ave., Charleston, SC 29403 Mr. Holmes is the widower of Mrs. Marie Gregory Holmes, son of the late Mr. Joe and Mrs. Lena Drayton Holmes, father of Ms. Sharon Holmes, Mr. Gerald Holmes, Mr. Joseph Holmes (Fon), Ms. Hattie H. Sanders, Mr. Tyrone Holmes (Ann), Mr. Alex Holmes, Jr. (Shavell) and Ms. Glenda H. Ladson, brother of the late Ms. Hattie Mea Aniton. Mr. Holmes was 86 years old and he was employed with Humanity Services. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements will be announced by W.M. Smith McNeal Funeral Home, Inc., 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, SC 29403 (843)722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659 Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 15 to Jun. 16, 2017.

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Sis. Deloris Gibson

June 23, 2017

To Glenda, Hattie and the Holmes Family,
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. My prayer is for God to keep you all in perfect peace during this time of sorrow.

Nicole Rucker (granddaughter)

June 22, 2017

The Family of the Late Rev. Moses and Lucile Doyle send our deepest condolences to the family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May Gods love and peace be with you during your hour bereavement.

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