Jack Holmes, age 68, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016.  Born in Wake County, NC on July 26, 1947, he was the son of the late Johnny Holmes and McGartha Johnston Holmes.  He was also preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Meredith Holmes.

Jack leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Susan W. Holmes of 46 years; his daughters, Amy Duncan and her husband Gordon of Fredericksburg, VA, and Krista Bower and her husband, Chris, of AL; his sons, Jay Holmes and his wife Sachika of Tokyo, Japan, Matt Holmes of Raleigh, and Andy Holmes of Philadelphia, PA.  He also leaves to cherish his memory his nine loving grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jack's name to Hearts and Hands for Haiti, 2013 Midwood Dr, Raleigh, NC  27604; Christ Covenant Church, 6501 Fox Rd, Raleigh, NC  27616; or, Evident Grace Fellowship 9911 Old Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania, VA.