John Earl Holmes Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 9, 2026, at the age of 88, John Earl Holmes of Salt Lake City, Utah passed away. 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 Earl Holmes to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Holmes and Sarah Harper Holmes; and his sisters, Ann Wade, Ruth Kelley, Lois Hancock and Louise Holmes.

He is survived by: his wife Janet; his children, Annette Vaughn (Mike), Kent Holmes (Marsha), Nancy Linnell (Randy), Christie Kunzler (Mike) and Stacy Whicker (Benji); and his brothers, Kenneth and Bruce Holmes.

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Wilson 5th Ward
2333 S 2700 W, West Haven, UT 84401

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Jan 17

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Wilson 5th Ward
2333 S 2700 W, West Haven, UT 84401

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Jan 17

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Ogden City Cemetery
1875 Monroe Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401

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