Joseph Wesley Holmes's obituary , Passed away on January 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas

Joseph Wesley Holmes

December 12, 1931 - January 28, 2026 (94 years old)

Austin, Texas

Joseph Wesley Holmes's obituary , Passed away on January 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas
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Joseph Wesley Holmes

December 12, 1931 - January 28, 2026 (94 years old)

Austin, Texas

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Joseph Wesley Holmes Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph Wesley Holmes (Austin, Texas), born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who passed away on January 28, 2026 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Wesley Holmes to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Daniel Wesley "Wes" Holmes and Jeanette "Janet" Elaine Bessette; his stepfather George Roose Sr.; his half-brothers, George Roose Jr. and David Roose; and his siblings-in-law, Stephen Jacobitz, James White, Jacquelyn Roose, Sarn Roose and Marjorie Cole White.

He is survived by: his wife Barbara Cole Holmes; his daughter Tracey Holmes Marcelo; his grandson Justin Marcelo; his half-sisters, Judy Roose Nienhuis (Larry) and Susan Roose Storey (Howard); and his siblings-in-law, Lawrence Cole (Ruth) and Patricia Cole Jacobitz. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Joe's memory to organizations serving children and families in communities where he lived, such as: Sealaska Heritage Institute (Alaska), https://sealaskaheritage.org. CASA of Williamson County (Texas), https://casawilliamson.app.neoncrm.com.



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