Joe Howard Holmes, Jr.
November 22, 1942 ~ January 27, 2020
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailJoe Howard Holmes, Jr., 77, of Candler, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Asheville, Joe was a son of the late Joe Howard Holmes, Sr., and Lydia Mashburn Holmes. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Caleb Cantrell.
Mr. Holmes was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served aboard the USS Topeka. He was a member of Glady Fork Baptist Church and Upper Room Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret Reep Holmes; sons, Brandon Roy Holmes (Nora Lynn), Bill Cantrell (Kim), and Roger Dale Emory (Kathy); 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sisters, Sandra Bailey and Betty Young (Harold); brothers, Larry Holmes (Diane) and James Holmes (Becky); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, at Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery, 39 Pisgah Methodist Church Rd., Candler, NC, with Rev. Alf Miller officiating.
Services
Graveside Service: January 30, 2020 1:00 pm
Pisgah United Meth. Church Cem.
39 Pisgah Methodist Church Rd.
Candler, NC 28715
828-252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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Pop “There’s still a few of us left” you are one of the best men I have ever known. You have been a, Dad, a Brother and a bestfriend for 41 years. I will charish the memories and will see you again some day. Now Go rest high on that Mountain Pops your work on earth is through. I Love You Pops. ⚓💝💔💞
Proud to be your Son.
Bill.
Dear Family, Joe will be missed by all of us but he is certainly rejoicing at this moment. I will be remembering all of you in prayer during these days of our sorrow.
I Love You Babe. I’ll see you soon. I’m going to miss you so much. You are the Love of my Life 💘💞 your Loving Wife. For Ever and a Day. 💝💋
So So Sorry To See That JOE Has Passed. Margaret & Family You Are All In Our Prayers. JOE Is Not Sick Anymore NO More Pain. He Is With Our LORD Now !! {And Just Know He Is All Good Now}
RIP brother, going to miss seeing u every Saturday morning, thanks for always being there and always being honest. Love ya
RIP brother, going to miss seeing u every Saturday but no more pain and no more confusion. Love ya thanks for always being there
Pop, I’m going to miss you and our conversations. You are rejoicing now. Im going to miss you. I love you. Your “daughter” Kim
JOE, IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE KNOWING YOU.
Sorry for your loss 💔 ML&RH…
Sorry for your loss 💔 ML&RH
Joe, you will be missed, I’m glad I got to know you.
Betty, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. He will be missed greatly. We will be praying for you and your family.
Rest in peace Uncle Joe.