Larry Holmes

Larry Marshall Holmes Senior passed away peacefully in his bed on December 11, 2023 after having lived a wonderful and blessed life. Larry was preceded in his death by his parents, Ottis and Euna Holmes and siblings Melba, Toxey and Lavern, his wife and son, Laura and Larry M Holmes Jr and great grandson Griffin Smith. He is also survived by his daughter, Debbie Riggs, granddaughters Haley Smith and Whitney Coben, grandsons-in-law Brad Smith and David Coben, and great grandchildren Grayson, Camdyn, Colby, and Marlie Smith and Brayden Coben. Larry was a faithful Christian, husband, father, brother and friend who worked diligently to serve both his country, community and, above all, family.  He served in both the United States Air Force and the United States Navy.  Retiring from the Air Force as a Technical Sergeant after 23 years of service, he found his second career as a high school principal where he put his military training to use, educating and keeping the next generation in line, including his son and daughter. But it was after his retirement from South Garland High School that he found his greatest joy, being a full time Grandpa alongside his wife, Laura, of nearly 50 years, who he remained devoted to even after her death in 2003.  The two of them enjoyed shopping, road tripping, swimming with their granddaughters and overall spoiling them rotten.  Larry spent the last 15 years of his life as an equally wonderful great Grandpa to his five great grandchildren, who all adored him. His orneriness, faithfulness, wisdom, and unconditional love will always be remembered and missed by everyone who knew and loved him.