John Holmes Jr.

John W. Holmes, Jr., 70, of Hixson passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at his home.

Mr. Holmes was a 1963 graduate of Ooltewah High School and retired from Hamilton County Highway Department.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Ethel Holmes; sisters, Ruby Gentry, Mary Moody, Gladys Springfield, Billye Nolan, Helen Hayes, Wilma Hammontree and twins, Betty Jo and Betty Jean; granddaughter, Alicia Holmes.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Grace (Kuster) Holmes; sons, Jeff (Diane) Holmes, of Trenton, Ga., and Eric (Kellye) Holmes, of Soddy-Daisy; grandchildren, Taylor (Lindsay) , Jackson, Chris, Jessica, Lauren, Sidney (Robert) Abigail, Brailyn and Claire; great-grandchildren, Hadley, Kennedy and Greyson; sister, Opal Ford, Harrison; many nieces and nephews. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to, Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive Chattanooga, TN 37416.

Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Soddy-Daisy 423-843-2525.

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