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David Bruce Holmes Sr.

David Bruce Holmes Sr. obituary, Charleston, SC

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David Holmes Obituary

David Bruce Holmes, Sr. MT. PLEASANT - David Bruce Holmes, Sr., 66, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Theresa Jackson Holmes died Saturday, January 19, 2013. The relatives and friends of Captain David Holmes are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Thursday, January 24, 2013 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC. MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 1:00 pm. Inurnment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in the Mount Pleasant Chapel from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. David was born on June 22, 1946 in South Bend, Indiana, son of the late Clayton "Tex" Arland Holmes and Rosemary Goossens Holmes. He served in the United States Marines as a sergeant during the Vietnam War, was a retired Captain with the City of Charleston Fire Department and was the retired owner of Frank's Market. Besides spending time with family and friends, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and racing pigeons. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Jackson Holmes of Mt. Pleasant, SC; his mother, Rosemary Holmes of Mishawaka, IN; one daughter, Sandy Holmes Powell and her husband, Bruce, of James Island, SC; three sons, Frank M. Holmes, David B. Holmes, Jr. and his wife, Kim, and John C. Holmes and his wife, Laine, all of Mt. Pleasant, SC; nine grandchildren, Geddis, Sam, Richie, Frankie, Mary Ellen, Bailey Laine, Savannah, David III, Ann Kathryn; one sister, Ruth Yuhasz and her husband, John, of South Bend, IN; one brother, Mark Holmes of Tuscon, AZ and a large group of extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675; The American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, SC 29406 or The Big John Project, in c/o Charleston Firefighters Support Team, 290 Executive Hall Road, Suite 115, Charleston, SC 29407. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2013.

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Jorge Torres

January 15, 2021

David gave me pigeons I still have some and the others are from the same one he gave me we raced in 2009 and we took most of the races David won more than me David your birds are still flying I miss him immensely Jorge your buddy

John Holmes

November 3, 2020

Boy I miss you Pops! Taking Annie to breakfast and wishing you were here. I still call her almond eyes just like you did. We love you and miss you dad.

January 15, 2020

Growing up in Mishawaka with David and his family will never be forgotten ! David ( Batman ) Holmes was and still is like my brother . Love and Miss you . Vern Chambers

Julie Chambers Ford

January 24, 2013

Dave was like another brother growing up, i'm sorry we never got together after he moved away. he is back together with his old buddy again and i know they are happy to see each other again. My prayers are with you Theresa and your family , David will surly be missed and will always be in our hearts Yours always Julie.

Anthony Greene

January 23, 2013

To the family, May the embrace of the Lord comfort all of you during this most difficult time. I will remember Captian Holmes.
Retired Firefighter Anthony Greene

Bernard Keyes

January 23, 2013

Although I can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in my thoughts from afar.

January 23, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Eddie Waldrop

January 23, 2013

I never met Dave prior to this last hospital stay. I only know him through Tootie. However, as I witness the love and devotion of this family I know Dave did one heck of a job as a husband, father, grandfather. You are in my prayers and in the prayers of all the chaplains here at the Augusta VA.

RUTH CHAMBERS POWELL

January 23, 2013

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DAVE, REMEMBER HIM WHEN HE WAS A YOUNG MAN , A FRIEND OF MY BROTHER RAY, SEEMED LIKE DAVE WAS A MEMBER OF OUR CHAMBERS FAMILY, GOD SPEED AND REST IN PEACE DAVE.

January 22, 2013

It's been a few years since I've seen Dave but my heart hurts so bad right now.I have nothing but wonderful memories. Dave was a wonderful husband,father and friend.
Theresa,Buddy,Sandy,Dave and John my love and prayers are with you.

Sandy Smith

JORGE TORRES

January 22, 2013

YOU WERE MY MENTOR AND MY FRIEND I WILL MISS OUR DAILY TALKS AND LAUGHS YOUR BIRDS WILL FLY ANOTHER ANGEL GETS HIS WINGS

Maggie Ridge

January 22, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Captain Ridge thought the world of Captain David. Bless you all at this difficult time. Maggie and Kellen Ridge

M. Gail Greene

January 22, 2013

My sincere condolences to all family members of the Holmes and Turner family.
I met Dave Sr. a couple of times through my former husband Pete Dillenbeck. Pete and Dave belonged to the IATSE ( stage hands union ). Dave Sr. worked a few shows with Pete. Dave Sr's personality stood out from the others. He was a nice man. I know you all have many wonderful memories of him. Sincerely Gail Greene

Vern & Bonnie Chambers

January 22, 2013

R.I.P. Dave,you`ll always have a special love in our hearts & fantastic memories of the years we had with you.Our prayers & thoughts to all of the Holmes family,love Vern & Bonnie Chambers

Russ Revell

January 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the Holmes and Jackson family.

Brian Grant

January 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family David and Sandy.

Janice Decker

January 22, 2013

Deepest sympathies to family and friends. Will keep you in our prayers

January 22, 2013

We are going to miss you Uncle Dave! You were loved by lots! Now you are in the heavens with Granny and Robert! Another angel in heaven.
Love
Amy

RICHARD kOGER

January 22, 2013

A man among men. A great leader of his men. David always stood up to wrong and protected those he loved and worked with. Always quick to smile and joke. He will be remembered for along time by those of us who knew and loved him. May rest in peace brother from a different mother. Semper Fi(always faithful)!

Joyce Ishmael

January 22, 2013

You were a wonderful husband and daddy! You were a great friend to many and all those who knew you loved your sense of humor. You will be missed by all! You also were a great Godfather to Bryan!

wayne ackerman

January 21, 2013

our prayer and deepest sympathy for you and your family.

Wayne & I appreciate the opportunity to exterminated Franks Meat Market.

Mr. David will surely be missed...his kind words and his thoughtfulness....and the love for his family that share with us on many occations.

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