Willie L. Holmes

Life’s Reflections

WillieLavell Holmes was born August 27, 1969, to the late Willie Latham and Janie Mae Holmes in Memphis, Tennessee.

He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Gospel Temple Baptist Church, where he attended Sunday School and sang in the youth choir under the leadership of Pastor Austin. He attended Manassas but later graduated from Hillcrest Hill School in Memphis, Tennessee. He worked several jobs but spent most of his years at Cargill in Memphis.

Willie was a true fan of the Boston Celtics and Raiders. He loved cooking and grilling, especially leg quarters and wings. Willie passed away peacefully at Baptist Memorial Hospital on July 16, 2023, at 9:01 am.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Angela P. Holmes, with whom they share three children, Christopher, Christiann, and Christina Holmes. He leaves his oldest daughter, Kiara Holmes, one sister, Monica Coleman (Raymond), two nephews, Zachary and Malachi Coleman, and two godbrothers, Marcus Belton and Curtis Manning. He also leaves a host of cousins, associates, and friends.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Psalms 23

Order of Celebration

Saturday, July 29, 2023 11:00 A.M.

Gospel Temple M.B. Church

1080 N. Manassas Street • Memphis, Tennessee 38107

Pastor Lee Ewing, Senior Pastor

Pastor Pierre Lyons, Eulogist

Processional..........................................................................................................The Family of Willie L. Holmes “Bye & Bye” Jeanette Bethany

Scripture Readings & Prayer.............................................................................................Pastor Michael Hughes New Mount Zion, Arlington

Musical Selection.....................................................................................................................“All In His Hands”

Remebering Willie Holmes

(Respectfully, Three Minutes Please)

Marcus Belton - Godbrother

Monica Coleman - Sister

Maria Roper - President of Mannassas High School C/O ‘88 Kiara, Christopher, Christiann & Christina - Children

Musical Selection...........................................................................................................“For The Rest of My Life”

Words of Comfort..................................................................................................................Pastor Carlos Patrick Zion Hill Baptist Church, College Park, Ga

Acknowledgements...........................................................................................................................Luella Patrick

Musical Tribute...............................................................................................................................Angela Holmes

Wife

Eulogy......................................................................................................................................Pastor Pierre Lyons

Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Piperton, Tn

Recessional

Remains will not be viewed after Eulogy

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LTributes oving

our DAD

Daddy you fought a good fight and WON. Yes we are sad that you are not physically here, but glad to know that you are here spiritually. We rejoice in knowing that you are in a better place no longer suffering. We will love and cherish your memories forever.

We Love You Dad

Kiara, Christopher, Christiann, Christina

In LovIng MeMory of A SpecIAL couSIn

The day you left and gained your wings our hearts just brokw in two We wish you could have stayed with us, But heaven needed you

You left us with the memories

And we love you dearly still

No matter how much time goes by You know we always will

You were a very special person

With kindness in your heart

And the love we had together

Grows stronger now we’re apart

We know we cannot bring you back Although we wish it everyday

But a piece of us went with you

The day you went away

Love, Shaun & Paul

~ Acknowledgements ~

The Holmes family wishes to express a heartfelt Thank You for sharing our grief, comforting us, and joining in today’s celebration of Willie L. Holmes’ life. Just as deep as the sorrow you, our friends and loved ones are feeling at this time, so is the depth of our gratitude. We are indeed grateful for the prayers, cards, flowers, food, phone calls, visits you have extended. We deeply appreciate you for helping us to understand God’s will. We would also like to thank the healthcare staff at Baptist Memorial Hospital. May God continue to bless you and yours.

Special thanks to Pastor Lee Ewing & Gospel Temple Church family for their generosity in accommodating the family during our bereavement.

The Family