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"If Tears Could Build A Stairway”
If tears could build a stairway,
and memories a lane.
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again.
In Loving Memory
of
Herbert Holmes
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say "Goodbye".
You were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.
My heart still aches with sadness,
and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to love you No one can ever know.
But now I know you want me
to mourn for you no more;
To remember all the happy times
life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten,
I pledge to you today~
A hollowed place within my heart
is where you'll always stay.
Sunrise:
Sunset:
May 23, 1956
August 18, 2016
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Family Visitation: 2:00 PM
Funeral Service: 2:30 PM
Boston’s Mortuary Chapel
4300 Statesville Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28269
4300 Statesville Road |Charlotte, North Carolina 28269
(704) 509.1550 Phone | (704) 509.1549 Fax
“Our Family Serving Your Family!”
Dr. Willard L. Smith, Officiating
The Obituary
The Order of Service
Herbert Holmes was born on May 23, 1956, to Robert Holmes,
Sr., and Wenola Holmes in Passaic, New Jersey. Herbert
received his formal education at Passiac High School in Passiac,
NJ. Herbert was employed by Shield Time as an Inventory
Specialist. In his leisure, he enjoyed drawing, sketching,
reading, and listening to music.
Musical Prelude
Processional ………………………………………………………………………….Minister & Family
Herbert Holmes departed this life on Thursday, August 18, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Holmes, Sr.,
and Wenola Holmes; his brother, Robert “Frenchie” Holmes;
and his sister, Betty Jean Johnson.
Herbert leaves to cherish his love and memories his son, Tyson
Rodwell of Charlotte, NC; his daughter, Tanisha Rodwell of
Paterson, NJ; Three granddaughters, Tanaysia Davis, Shadayia
Davis, and Keymonie Walker; Four grandsons, Zakee White,
Barry Davis, Jr., Keoire Walker, Azmere Davis; one GreatGranddaughter, Aloni Williams; Sister, Diane Holmes of
Passiac, NJ; Two brothers, Jeffery Holmes, Sr. of Bloomfield, NJ,
and Raymond P. Holmes, Sr. of Euless, TX; Sister-in-laws,
Delinda Holmes and Erica Holmes; Three aunts, Gertrude
Taylor, Louise Manuel, and Katherine Kings; and a host of
nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. His passing has left a
void in our lives but his life has left a wealth of loving memories,
both will last forever.
Family Visitation
2:00PM—2:30PM
Scripture.........Old Testament Psalm 121/ New Testament John 14:1-3………....Delinda Holmes
Prayer.............................................................................Tammy Edwards-Johnson
Selection…………”Jesus, You’re the Center of My Joy”……………………....Jeffery Holmes, Sr.
Acknowledgements of Cards and Condolences………………….Dianne Sinclair
Reading of Obituary……………………………………………………………..Amanda Johnson
Remarks (limit 2 minutes please)……………………………………….Family & Friends
Selection…………………….”Let the Church Say Amen”…………...…………….Marvin Winans
Eulogy......................................................................................Dr. Willard L. Smith
Recessional
Acknowledgments
A friendly smile, a casual touch, these are things that mean so
much. To know you are with us in our time of sorrow, sharing
our prayers, today and tomorrow. God gives us the comfort in
the form of good friends, may His peace be with you, His love
never ends.