Mr. Hosea Holmes Jr.

Obituary For Mr. Hosea Holmes Jr.

Some bright morning when this life is over, I'll fly away to that home on God's celestial shore…….

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the Harrington Funeral Home Inc. staff announce the passing of the late:

Mr. Hosea Holmes Jr., of Valdosta GA.was born on March 27, 1940, to the late Hosea Holmes Sr. and Annie Lois Hill. He received his education at Valdosta City School System. He worked and retired working for Moody Air Force Base Cleaning Services, where he supervised and managed for 22 years. He loved and was dedicated to his job and always went above and beyond his work, to ensure the cleanliness of the base. After retiring, he then transferred into having his own solo cleaning business and would contract for other small businesses for 5 years after retiring. Not only was he a dedicated, hard-working man, he also proved to be an over exceptionally, devoted, loving husband to Emma Holmes for 35 years, and a passionate, loving, outstanding father to twelve kids.

I'll fly away, oh glory I'll fly away (In the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by

Mr. Hosea Holmes Jr. on Saturday, December 23, 2023, took wings and flew away, for the shadows of this life have gone. He flew away, to a land where joy shall never end.

Life Celebration Services will be held Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM from Universal Deliverance Church - 519 West Adair Street, Valdosta, GA.

He was preceded in death by his Daughter: Sharlette Holmes; Brothers: Alvin Holmes, Jerry Holmes, Willie Howard Holmes, Joseph Holmes and Isiah Jackson; Sisters: Gladys Graham, Arletha Timmons and a Special Grandmother: Francis Hill.

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving Wife of 35 years: Emma Holmes; Children: Lillian (Angus) Rodriguez, Devine Holmes, Rachel Holmes, Kanesha Patrick, Antoinette Berrian, Anita Patrick, Eugene Wright, Sharleene Holmes, Tammy Holmes, Hope Holmes, Jeremy Holmes and Sisters: Jeannie Tobler, Felicha Black and Catherine Young; As well as a host of Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Family and Friends.

Final Care and Compassionate Services are being expressed to the “Holmes Family” by HARRINGTON FUNERAL HOME INC., with love, care, and uncompromising dignity.