William H. Holmes Jr.
July 7, 1939 - June 13, 2020
William H. Holmes, Jr., of Blackwood, NJ, passed away June 13, 2020 at the age of 80 years. Devoted husband of Christine Holmes (née DeClerico). Beloved father of William H. Holmes III (Siriwan) and Tracey L. Holmes. Proud grandfather of Matthew A. Holmes, Cheyenne M. Holmes, Katelynn M. Holmes, Alessia P. Holmes, and Jenetta Y. Holmes. Dear brother of Robert Holmes, Theresa Meyers, Joseph Holmes, the late Fr. Stephen Holmes. Bill is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Bill served his county in the United States Coast Guard. He worked for many years at Chevron, ultimately retiring as a supervisor. He served as past commander and past finance officer of American Legion Post 281, and was a member of the Legion Honor Guard. Bill was a jack of all trades and could build anything he set his mind to. He was a devoted family man and never passed up an opportunity to coach little league for his son or grandson. Bill was a member of the Ocean City Fishing Club. His favorite place was the fishing club front porch, in a rocking chair with a good book, where you could find him all summer long. He was a big fan of cowboy movies and couldn’t resist tuning in to a classic. Bill was also a faithful worshipper and valued his relationship with his Lord and Savior. Viewing will be Friday, June 19, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church Street, Blackwood, NJ 08012 where a service will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Cheltenham, PA will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Condolences may
William H. Holmes, Jr., of Blackwood, NJ, passed away June 13, 2020 at the age of 80 years. Devoted husband of Christine Holmes (née DeClerico). Beloved father of William H. Holmes III (Siriwan) and Tracey L. Holmes. Proud grandfather of Matthew... View Obituary & Service Information