Brian Holmes Obituary

Time passes so fast here on earth, but when we all get together in heaven, time will be a forgotten word. Remembering you and your family in prayer and with love.

Brian, You will forever be a young vivacious man, even when the rest of us are old.......we will always see that infectious smile and remember your sense of humor. You were a gift from God that we all got to share for a short time. You will be missed until we meet again in God's Glory.

I have fond memories of Brian in my classes at Riverside especially his sense of humor. Elizabeth, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Evelyn Anderson, Greenville

Katherine and to Brian's entire family and close knit friends,

My name is Diana Waldrep. I knew Brian through Heath Blanchard. I JUST found out today, what happened. Somehow I received an email TODAY, that he sent me on November 21, 2010. I believe God allowed that message to come in. I know that I am a stranger to most of you, but Brian was a good friend, via Heath. I am deeply saddened for your loss, and I hope I can do ANYTHING to help with your grieving process. If you are wanting donations sent in memory, or ANYTHING that I can do...as a friend and fellow Christian I will do anything. I go to Temple Baptist in Anderson SC. I am putting this prayer request in with my pastor in a moment. My heart goes out to all of you. Brian is with God, and all of our other friends who passed too soon. I know how much he loved his parents, he spoke of you often in High School. Much Love and Constant Prayers, Diana Waldrep

May our Lord of all comfort and mercy give you His support during such a time as this. Be assured that many are praying for you , even those who have never met you, like myself.

Our church is praying that God will sustain you and your family especially during those times of deepest sadness. May our hope and trust in final victory remind us all to die daily to this world and all its ills.

You and your family are in our prayers.
Dennis and Joan Holtzclaw

Keeping the Holmes family in our thoughts and prayers. Sheila, Aleisha and Drew White

Sonny and Harriet,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your church during this difficult time. May the Lord bless you and give you strength in the days to come.
Gary and Janice Fabian

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you peace and comfort.

To the entire Holmes family, I am very sorry for your loss. I met your son shortly after graduation from The Citadel and thought Brian was a very good person. He always seemed to have a good attitude about life. Again, I'm very sorry and may peace be with you.
- Kevin Lundy '01

Brian was a great and funny guy. Being a parent now, I cannot imagine losing a child at any age. I know you have a strong faith and God will comfort. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Brian will be missed!

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Sonny,
I have thought of you so often the last week. Although it's been many years since I last saw you, my heart goes out to you and your family. I am truly sorry for your loss.

My heart is broken for the Brians family. Our son was a classmate at The Citadel and thought so highly of Brian. Everyone always said such good things about him and he had life long friends that would do anything for him. I will say prayers for you and hope that you can find peace from having such a wonderful son.

Our hearts are grieving with you today. We continue to lift your family up in prayer. May God provide the grace and peace that only He can give.
Richard and Syble Hendricks

Sonny and Harriet, With Love and heart full sympathy. Willene and I can walk with you - We know the shock and the sorrow is beyond words. We pray that God will help you, sustain you and comfort you! In the name of our Lord!

Be assured of our continued prayer support, especially today. God will bring comfort to you as you have for us so many times in the past. Our love and thoughts are yours. Mary and Jim Foster

You will be missed We'll keep your family in our prayers.


Citadel '00

Our church family has prayed for your family often in the last days. May God's comfort surround you.

Cherokee Creek Baptist Church
Gaffney, SC

May God comfort you in the days ahead and may you feel His presence each moment. Friends of David & Christie Williams.

Sonny, Harriet and Family. So sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Sonia P. Brogden

Our hearts were so saddened to hear about Brian's death. Brian played baseball with my son, Ryan Waye in Greenville, SC. We just lost Ryan April 15, 2011 too. It's so hard to understand why. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Carolyn Allen & Elizabeth Waye Limbaker

Words cannot express our feelings, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers throughout this weekend and for days to come. May God bless you and keep you during this time.
We love you,
Tony and Lynn Childs

Brother Sonny and Harriet,
Our prayers are with you, we are so very sorry for your loss. Lean on the everlasting arms of Jesus. Love in Christ, your friends in Christ, JoAnn and Mike Goodwin

Sonny and family,
Due to church and family obligations, I will not be able to attend the funeral Saturday. I know there is very little I can say other than our family and church family will be praying for you. If ther anything we can do, please free to contact us.

In Christ,

The Tommy Kelly family

Dianne and I are truly saddened by your loss. Please know that you are and will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this tragedy.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and loved ones. May god bless and be be with them in your time of need

Jackie Kennerty stark

We are so sorry for your loss= our son Mike was in Brian's Riverside H.S. class, and our family sends our prayers to you at this sad time.
RITCH FAMILY

Katherine and Family,
I was a co-worker of Brian's at Elliott Davis, LLC. Brian was a funny and an enjoyable person to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

We were truly blessed by God to have shared in Brian and Katherine's life together on this earth over the last several years and will miss our dear friend greatly. Brian was truly a first class act!

May his huge infectious smile shine down upon us and warm our hearts as we remember the wonderful times we all used to share with him.

We love you Brian, you will be missed very much!

Harriet, You have been such a rock for us at the Citadel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sonny & Harriet,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed & Emily Worrell

Brian was my homecoming date freshman year of high school. I still have photos of us awkwardly standing for the obligatory photos before the dance. He was always such a nice guy. My thoughts go out to his family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Please know that you are in my prayers. Your family has been such a blessing to me for many years. I will be especially thinking of you during these next days. Blessings and strength be with you- Jimmy Batson

Dear. Bro Holmes and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. The prayers of my family and our church family are with you, and I know the prayers and thoughts of your fellow Pastors are with you as well.
Ty Childers, Fairview Baptist Church, Spartanburg

Sonny, Harriet and Family, We were so sorry to hear of your son Brian's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With Love, Wayne, Sheila, Eric and Elizabeth Choplin

Sonny, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. God bless & keep you surrounded by His comforting arms.

My heart & prayers go out to Brian's family. He was a wonderful co-worker & friend to me at CAIC/Aflac. He will be greatly missed by all. Rest in Peace Brian...

Rae Gunter

Our Precious Family, We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers, and please know that we love yall so very much!...Cousin Jenny's (Price) entry could not have said it better than us! Much Love,

Katherine and family -
We just wanted to tell you how much we thought of Brian when we were working with him at Continental American. He was a hard working man who had a wonderful smile and a great sense of humor. We are so sorry for the loss and wish God's comfort and peace for you now. Our prayers are with you. Katherine Goodall, Keith, and John Crosthwaite

Sonny, Harriett, and Family,
Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you. God will keep you strong, and our pray is that God will give you the strenght to see it through.
Love Dot Meyer(First Baptist of Goose Creek)Marlene Meyer-Nall, and Family

sonny just wanted you to know i'm thinking about you.There are no words to express feelings at a time like this .Buddies to the end.Peace and Love.

Words cannot begin to let you know how shocked and brokenhearted we are about Brian. We and Woodland are praying for you continually. We Love You! Barbara, Curt, David and Benjamin

Stephen, Jennifer and I are very sorry for your loss. I can remember Brian and Stephen having great times at your home and mine. You are all in our thoughts and Prayers.

May each of you feel God's arms surrounding you with strength and comfort as you mourn. Praying for you all.

Sonny, Harriett and family, We want you to know that we love you and that you are in our prayers.

Hold your memories of Brian close to your heart.

May you rest in peace Brian. My heart goes out the Family
Leanne Chapman

Mr. & Mrs. Holmes and family, this is such a tragedy. I cannot believe it. I am so sorry. I do not know what to say. I cannot imagine what you are going through. I will be there Saturday. My parents send their condolences, as well.

Dear Holmes Family, I will always hold fond memories of growing up with Brian, childhood memories of playing at your home in Taylors, at Brook Glenn & around the neighborhood. I will also cherish that Brian & I had re-connected over the last year. My deepest sympathies to your family...you are all in my thoughts & prayers.

Sonny and Harriet our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Robert and Betty Taylor

Sonny and Harriett. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family. Brian was like one of our family.

Grace & Comfort!

Our love and prayers go out to you and all the family. I know God will give you comfort and peace in knowing that Brian is now with the Lord Jesus face to face. May your hearts be comforted as God wraps His arms around you. Jim and Dianna Yow (Taylors, SC)

May our Father God of all Comfort, comfort your Hearts.
C.H. Calvert

The members of First Baptist Church in North Myrtle Beach, SC prayed for your family during our prayer service Wednesday evening. We are also praying for the Northwood Baptist Church members at this time and will continue praying for everyone.

Brian will truly be missed by our family. Heath and Brian have been the closest of friends since elementary. Brian has spent many, many hours at our home. We all face unexpected crisis situations. We just have to lay hold in our strong anchor--our hope in Jesus Christ. We love you Sonny and Harriet. Van and Judy

Dear Sonny, Harriett and family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. Remember that Jesus' grace is sufficient for your needs and that in your weakness HE is strong (II Corinthians 12:9-10).

Dear Harriet, Sonny and Liz....I am so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.....Peace Be With You....My love always, Kaye Wright, Greenville, SC

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sonny and Harriet, and your family. Jim and Wanda Carter Farinelli

Sonny, Harriet and Family -

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. I will continue to remember you during the days ahead. May God give you strength and comfort you.

Ruby Sexton
Greer, SC

Harriett and family,

My prayers and thoughts are with you as you go through your days.

The Citadel

Dear Sweet Holmes Family...Sometimes we wonder why God does things the way He does. We know that He is always in control and nothing takes Him by surprise. He sees how you are hurting right now and He is right there to help you. Please know that I am lifting you up and praying for you. God's Peace be with you. Love In Christ.

We are so sorry for your loss. You will continue to be in our prayers. We pray God's Holy Spirit to hover near.

Sonny, Harriett, Liz, Uncle Check, and Katherine, Please know that you have a whole family of people grieving with you and loving you during this time. We have all been through some hard times in our family lately and heaven is full of our recently departed loved ones. Just take joy in the fact that Brian is with God and his beloved Grandma Esther. What better hands could he be in?

Holmes family my prayers are with all of you. Brian will be with me always.

You have no idea how much Brian will be missed in my life. One super special man...My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless you all!!

Our thoughts are with you and your family, Mike and Sally.
Love,
Wendy and Daniel Dorchester
Mt Pleasant, SC

Sonny and Harriet,
We grieve over Brian's passing. Our fervent prayer is that the peace of God will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Sonny, Harriet and family. I am a friend of Brenda's since high school. I want to express my deepest sympathy about the death of your son. I did not know him, but I know he was very special to all of you. I do understand the loss of a loved one as I lost my husband two years ago. You are in my prayers and I am confident the lord will see you through this very difficult time, Sincerely, Kathy Culclasure

Thoughts and prayers are with the Holmes Family at this very sad time. I worked with Brian at CAIC.

Sonny and Harriet. Jane and I are praying for you during these sad day of loss. Know that we are thinking on you folks knowing that HIS grace is sufficient.

Mr. and Mrs. Holmes,
Though many years have passed, I have nothing but great memories of Brian from elementary school through high school. Great memories of the short walk home from Brook Glenn and enjoying rare snow days in the neighborhood. We were fortunate enough to reconnect recently and catch up on our lives as adults. Brian was truly a sweet and kind friend. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of everyone who has crossed your paths.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brian was special to us, and we will miss him. I pray that God will comfort you all during this difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers are with Katherine and Brian's family.

Ward Warren
Citadel Class of 1997

Sonny, Harriet and Elizabeth
Know that you are in thoughts and prayers. We thank God for bringing you into our lives.
Brian, Amanda, Zach, Hillary & Micah Evans

We love you and are praying for you.

Ken and Wanda Housand

Holmes Family,

My prayers are with you during this difficult time Brian was a good friend and classmate and he will be sorely missed. Please let me know if there is anything myself or the Citadel family may do for you.

With Regards,
Wesley H. Amick

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It is such a tragedy! I remember all the great times we had growing up. Brian will be missed by many. We are all still in shock.

Love to you all...

Sonny, Harriet, and family
So sorry to hear about Brian's pasing. I am keeping you in my prayers and thoughts. God bless you and give each of you strength and peace as you grieve for your loss.

Much love,
Cathy Abbott

sonny and family,
i am sorry for your loss. i can't imagine what ya'll are going through. your faith and dedication to god is what helps you to understand. i've found peace and answers in your sermons. may god continue to be ya'll during this very difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Brian was my Roomate at The Citadel. God Bless Brian and look after Katherine and his family during these difficult times.

It is with great sorrow that I learned of Brian's passing. Please know I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Liz, Sonny, and Harriet,
I cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I certainly have many fond memories of my days at your house and all of the laughs that we all shared. I remember riding a sled in the snow with Brian one time in front of your house and we crashed horribly into a tree and then laughed until we cried!

God is in control of the storm....even this one.

Love you all......

Please accept my sincere condolences in the death of Brian. Words cannot bring the comfort you need, but I pray that our loving Father will provide his perfect love and presence to carry you through today and all the tomorrows.

Sonney, Harriet & Family,
Be assured that God is with you now and in the days ahead! You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Roy, Billie Suthard & Family

Harriet, Sonny and Liz my heart goes out to you at this terrible time. When I say I understand your loss, I really do. When we lost Travis you were there for us. Please know that our prayers and love go with you.

I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was a great guy and will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Katherine and the Holmes' family.

Dear Holmes Family... Please know of my thoughts and prayers. - Carl Schooling, East Cooper Baptist Church, Pastoral Care

Our deepest sympathy to Sonny and Chester and to the entire family. Our prayers are with you.
Wayne and Joanne Norton, Taylors, SC

Katherine,

I'm so sorry to hear about Brian's passing. I am thinking of you.

John Spratlin

Sonny and Harriett, there are no words that convey the deep sadness we feel for you and your family at this moment for the heartbreak of losing Brian. Our eyes can only look to Jesus for comfort. We ask God to give you the peace only He can give.
We love you both so much and are so very sorry. May God carry you through this difficult time.
Sue and Earl

Katherine & family,
You are in my prayers.
Harriett @ Bauknight Pietras & Stormer

John and I are keeping your family in our prayers. We love you all.

Dear Sonny and Harriet I'm so sorry about Brain I remember teaching him in sunday evening services when he was in about the 1st or 2nd grade Jeanne and I both are praying for all of you Phillip and Jeanne Burns Moncks Corner

There are no words to adequately express our sorrow. We love you, and of course, are praying.