Mr. Holmes was born in Chester Co., TN the son of Johnnie Griffin Holmes Jackson and the late JB Holmes. Mr. Homes died at his home on July 20, 2010. Mr. Holmes was a trader and salesman for many years and was a veteran. He was also of the Lutheran faith. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Dorothy Holmes of Finger, TN; four daughters, Renee Harris, Lynn Yeager, Brenda Person, and Dorothy Holm; one son, Edward Roy Holmes, Jr. He is also survived by half brothers Lloyd and Floyd Holmes and good friends Liz and Ike Kinchen and 10 grandchildren.