Funeral Information
Location:
Zion Baptist Church
Date: 01-15-2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Time: 10:00 AM
Visitation Information
Location:
Zion Baptist Church 1601 East Laurel Street, Springfield, Illinois 62703
Date: 01-15-2025
Time: 09:00 AM
Time: 09:00 AM
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Obituary
James Kenneth Holmes departed this life on January 7, 2025 at his residence. He was born on August 20, 1947 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Bernice Holmes and James David Holmes.
He retired as a Sergeant Major from the Army National Guard in 2002 and then retired from the State of Illinois.
Since 2006, he served as Vice President and Chair of Membership and Golf Tournament Coordinator. Additional, he was the Coordinator of the SGC Youth Mentoring Program. He was committed to the mission to encourage youth involvement in golf as an accessible sport.
He was member of Zion Baptist Church and was a past President of the Brotherhood Ministry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James D. Holmes and Bernice H. Holmes; sister, Sharon Holmes, and brothers, Kem Holmes and Gerald Holmes.
He leaves to cherish his memories: sons; James K. Holmes (Paco) of Deland, FL, and Shawn L. Nix (Michelle) of Chatham, IL; daughters; Monica R. Jones (Travis) of Decatur, IL, and Stacy I. Wasilewski of Springfield, IL; sister, Janice Campbell of Springfield, IL; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.