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Leonard Holmes Jr.

September 30, 1935 — July 15, 2005

Leonard Holmes Jr.

Obituary for Leonard Holmes Jr.

Leonard Holmes, 69, long time resident of Atlantic, died on Friday, July 15, 2005, at the Colonial Manor in Anita, Iowa.Leonard was born the son of Leonard D. and Gertrude (Wolfkill) Holmes on September 30, 1935 in Casey, Iowa. He attended school in Griswold and graduated from Griswold Community High School. He worked as a grain elevator operator and served in the Army branch of the military. Most of all, Leonard enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He and his grandson Brendan loved to drink coffee together. His granddaughter Mackenzie and he would have fun with her pet frogs and other critters. He and his oldest grandson Jordan loved going and cheering for their favorite ISU ballgame! His other favorites were fishing, farming and collecting toy tractors. Leonard is survived by his children, Kelly and (Julie) Holmes of Atlantic, Michelle Holmes of Red Oak, Ricky Holmes & (Suzanne) of Elliott and Dawn Holmes of Bellevue, NE; brothers and sisters, Lavone & (Butch) Weirich of Lewis, Lloyd & (Jeanette) Holmes of Battle Creek, IA, Lois & (Ed) Figgins of Atlantic, Leroy & (Roberta) Holmes of Clive, Lyle & (Kim) Holmes of Ida Grove, IA and Loretta & (Larry) Olsen of Atlantic; his grandchildren, Jordan, Mackenzie and Brendan Holmes of Atlantic, Rachel and Shandel Holmes of Red Oak, Shian Holmes of Bellevue and Chase and Mia Holmes and Chase Palmer of Elliott; also, his Aunt Viola Renfro, sister-in-law Bea Holmes and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Kaeli Jo Holmes, his brother, Larry Holmes and his nephew, David Figgins.Funeral InformationIN LOVING MEMORY OFLEONARD HOLMES, JR.Born September 30, 1935Casey, IowaENTERED INTO REST July 15, 2005at the age of69 years, 9 months and 15 daysFUNERAL SERVICETuesday, July 19, 2005Ten-thirty A.M.Zion Lutheran ChurchAtlantic, IowaOFFICIATINGPastor Kenneth DavidsonZion Lutheran ChurchAtlantic, IowaMUSICAL SELECTIONSAmazing Grace by Emily and Ally Garrett Just As I AmCongregation Page 359How Great Thou ArtCongregation Page 519ORGANISTSharon MathiasBEARERS Craig Figgins Steve Olsen Chris Olsen Marvin Weirich Jeff Holmes Scott Holmes Daniel Holmes Jim Holmes Jarrett Holmes Tim Holmes Terry Holmes Kyle Holmes Aaron Holmes FLOWER COMMITTEEAlan and Brenda ZellmerJeff and Tammy HetrickEarl and Linda ChandlerINTERMENTAtlantic CemeteryAtlantic, Iowa Following the committal, Leonard's family will join friends for a luncheon back at the church fellowship hall.
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