Herbert Ray Holmes, 81, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was born on June 19, 1939 in Adair County to the late Lindsey and Thelma Neat Holmes.

Mr. Holmes was a member of the Purdy Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on lawnmowers, but he most enjoyed mowing his yard and spending time with his family.

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Doris Jean Stargel Holmes of Columbia, KY

3 children: Anthony Ray Holmes, Marcella York (Steve) and Annette Holmes (Timmy Piper), all of Columbia, KY
6 grandchildren: Dean White (Mary Lee), Red Holmes (Nancy), Jean George, Megan Wright (Thomas), Lula Wheat (Chris) and Everett Luttrell (Danielle)

18 great-grandchildren

1 great-great-grandchild

3 brothers: Junior Holmes (Ann), Roger Holmes (Gail) and Rollin Holmes (Ruby) all of Columbia, KY

1 sister: Rachel Burton of Columbia, KY

Several nieces & nephews

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Luttrell and 3 sisters: Faye Bottoms, Ruby Rice and Ruth Wright.

Funeral Service: Thursday, May 27, 2021 at  1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Junior Holmes officiating

Burial: New Hope Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and on Thursday morning until time for the service 

Pallbearers: Dean White, Red Holmes, Jaylen Holmes, Julius Holmes, Tyran George and Jessie Bryant

Honorary Pallbearers: Everett Luttrell and Carson Holmes

For the health and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering.