Harry Louis Holmes, born October 18, 1933 in Woodston, KS passed away February 10, 2022 in Manchester, MO at the age of 88. Surviving family members include his brother Garry Holmes and his wife Mary Ann, son Creighton (Craig) Holmes and his wife Elizabeth, son Scott Holmes and his wife Stephanie, and grandsons Creighton Jr., Carter, and Camden Holmes.
Harry was born to Milton and Maud Holmes in Woodson, Kansas leaving at the age of 17 to join the Marines in 1951. After serving 10 years in the Marines, which included a tour in the Korean War, he left the Marines in 1961 and joined his brother at Fort Hays State University receiving a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 1964. In that same year after receiving his degree he moved to St. Louis, MO and began his career as a cartographer with the Defense Mapping Agency Aeronautical Center (DMAAC). The following year he met his wife, Doris Lee Holmes, on a blind date, New Years Eve 1965, and married her on June 25, 1966. Harry and Doris had two sons and settled in Eureka, MO where they lived the rest of their life. Harry retired from DMAAC on June 1, 1990 and worked various jobs until he retired for good in 2001. After retiring he spent time with his family, traveled with his wife Doris, worked in his yard, remodeled his house, and refurbished a 1930 Model A. Harry’s wife, Doris, passed away on January 15, 2022 and he went to be with her on February 10, 2022.
Services: Visitation at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., Fri. March 4, 10:30 a.m. until service at 12:30 p.m. Interment J.B. National Cemetery.
Growing up with your mom and dad in Woodston was a pure delight. Knowing both Harry and Garry was as well. I can’t believe this has happened. It is now our generation to say good bye.
I work in the nursing home Harry resided at. He was a good guy with a good sense of humor. I enjoyed getting to know him the first and second time he was there. He is back with Doris. To Craig and the family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sorry you lost Doris and Harry so close together. May Harry’s memory be a blessing. May he Rest In Peace.
Our deepest heartfelt condolences for your loss on earth from both Harry and Doris. We are so thankful we were blessed to have time knowing them. We take comfort knowing their salvation and reunion in eternity. Harry was a priceless example of a godly loving father, man, and husband. It is sad to lose them so close together, but they adored one another and could not be apart long. We bless and surround you all with God’s love and peace.
Love, The Cash and Lemes Family
When we attended Doris’s funeral and we watched Harry sit so patiently next to her, we felt the incredible love they had for each other. Harry and Doris were our next door neighbors for 40 years but really they were our family. They were there to guide us as we started our own family and the memories we have of all the good times we had together will always be there for us. They will be dearly missed and never forgotten.
Our family has fond memories of our trips to St Louis and spending time with Harry and Doris. Harry was an excellent tour guide as he drove us around and we so enjoyed his stories of his youth and also when Craig and Scott were growing up. Prayers of peace and comfort to all of the Holmes family during this time of great loss.
Much Love,
The Garrison Family