Mr. Frank Holmes Jr.

May 19, 1937 - September 13, 2020

In His own way and for His own purpose, God has reached down into our midst and called home our beloved one, Mr. Frank "Ham" Holmes, Jr., to be with him throughout eternity. He departed this life on September 13, 2020. Mr. Frank "Ham” Holmes, Jr. was born May 19, 1937, to Frank and Willeaner Holmes. They both have proceeded him in death along with his wife Geanette Woods-Holmes, one son David Woods, two brothers Walter Holmes and Curtis Holmes, and one sister Billie Holmes-Garner. Also proceeded him in death, Dorothy Pierre Holmes. “Ham," as he was affectionately called, received Christ at an early and was baptized at Oak Grove MB Church in Pearl, Mississippi. He was educated in the Rankin County School System and grew up in the Greenfield Community in Pearl, MS, until he decided to make a move to Detroit, Michigan when he lived until God called him to his heavenly home. Upon moving to Detroit, “Ham” gained his early work ethics alongside his cousin Percy Holmes, who provided him with the foundational skills needed to become a licensed commercial and industrial electrician working in all business aspects. "Ham” leaves to cherish his memories: three sons, Clifton (Gulunda) Holmes of Flint, MI; Bruce Woods of Battle Creek, MI; Gregory (Jackie) Holmes of Brookhaven, MS, two daughters Sherra Holmes and Delores Holmes, both of Dallas, Texas, three sisters, Mary Alexander and Gloria Jenkins both of Pearl, MS and JoAnn (Al) Carter of Brandon, MS; three brothers, Peter (Kathy) Holmes and Willie (Gwen) Holmes of Pearl, MS and Joseph Holmes of Jackson, MS; one sister in law, Bettye Holmes of Jackson, MS; a Special Cousin/Friend Sherman Holmes; a host of Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.