Bob L. Holmes

Funeral services for Bob L. Holmes, 88, of Lufkin will be held at O’Quinn Baptist Church, Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00, with Pastor Robert Forrest, officiating. A private family graveside service will be held in the Gann Cemetery.

Mr. Holmes was born January 12, 1936 in the Clawson Community of Angelina County, Texas to the late Easter Virginia (Finley) and William McKinley Holmes. Following a lengthy illness, Mr. Holmes died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Holmes served in the United States Army and retired from White Star Steel of Houston,  Texas.  Before his illness, Bob was an active member and Deacon of O’Quinn Baptist Church, and loved his church family and serving the Lord. Bob was very family oriented and enjoyed working in his garden.

Survivors, include his wife, of 68 years, Charlene (Dickerson) Holmes of Lufkin; daughter, Gale DeAun (Holmes) Clark of Houston; grandson, Chase Alexander Clark of Houston; sister-in-law, Carol (Warren) Holmes of Lufkin; sister-in-law, Claire (Hunter) Holmes of Lufkin; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Mr. Holmes was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, David Charles Clark; and siblings, Elray Brown, Lester Brown, Charlene Keller, Frances Waymire, Billy Jack Holmes, James Eaph Holmes, and Weldon Gene Holmes.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon prior to the service at the church.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.