With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Williams Holmes (Rockville, Maryland), born in Goochland, Virginia, who passed away on August 9, 2022 at the age of 94. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Williams Holmes to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parent Thomas Holmes; his wife Lelia Carter Holmes; his granddaughter Takeisha Coates; and his siblings, Mary Cheatham, Mabel Robinson, Irene Richardson, Flora Baylock, Dorothy Harvey, Annie Sims, Thomas Holmes Jr. (Bub), Robert Holmes Sr. and Arthur Holmes.

He is survived by : his children, Cheryl Coates (Leon), John Holmes, Jr. (Goldie), Deirdra (Dallas) of Washington and Seth Holmes; his grandchildren, Kevin Coates, Jermaine Coates, John Holmes III, Stephen of Washington, Christina Anderson of Washington, Sharon of Washington and Ryan of Washington; his great grandchildren, Avion Coates, Nieheem Coates, James Holmes, Kassandra Holmes, Kourtney Holmes and Drew of Washington; and his sisters, Virginia Price and Dora Ross.

COVID PROTOCOL: Masks are required. Each adult will need to sign a COVID Waiver Form for contact tracing affirming they have not had any COVID related symptoms.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Snowden Funeral Home PA