William Holmes Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Holmes of Augusta, Georgia, who passed away on July 31, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Holmes to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Aaron Holmes and Bessie Holmes; his wife LaVerne Dorman Holmes; and his brother Arthur Holmes. He is survived by: his son Lynwood William Holmes; his siblings, Loretta Fountain, John T. Holmes of Flint, MI, Eddie Holmes (Mary) and Rev. Clarence Grier (Sarah); his siblings-in-law, Jessye Walker and Dr. Linneaus C. Dorman of Midland, MI; his siblings' children, Pamela Yancy (Donald), Priscilla Holmes, Nicole Dockery of Memphis, TN, Phaedra Bing, Francine Dunn (Floyd), Chandrian Holmes of Atlanta, GA, Keisha Cobb (Grant), Kimberly Fountain, Eddie Holmes Jr. and Clarence E. Grier Jr.; his adoptive daughters, Wanda Cave, Valerie Green and Sylvia Burns; his godchildren, Dr. Kelli Ashe-Buchanan (William) of Coconut Creek, FL, Jameka, Jakesha Gardner of Appling, GA, Sadiqa Diggs, Daryl Harris (Felicia) and Jerald Smith; his cousin Beaulah Mayers; his caregiver Elder Frank White; and his friend Deloris Trotty. He is also survived by cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family, many dear friends.
