Clarence Jones Holmes, known affectionately as “Pop”,
was on born June 13, 1942 in Watervalley, Mississippi to the union of Connie Holmes
and Lueisa Baker Holmes who proceeded him in death. Pop passed away December 25, 2013.
Pop accepted Christ at an early age and was a proud member
of Greater Community Grace Temple COGIC. He served faithfully on the deacon
board and sang in the male chorus. He was passionate about attending service and
sharing the word of God with others, visiting the sick, working in the community
and serving his neighbors wherever possible.
Pop's love for his family was front and center. He was devoted to his wife Vera whom he loved dearly and married in 1962. He was the proud father of
Clarence, Michael, Roger, and Eric. His sons often turned to him for advice and sought his perspective on living a good life. He was a doting grandfather and was prominent in his grandchildren's live. Pop would often travel to their elementary, high school, and college events to cheer them on. He encouraged his sons and grandchildren to always do what is right.
Pop was a hard worker; he worked many jobs to support his family--at times holding down three jobs. He also worked to help others. Helping others no matter what the circumstances was essential to his belief. He was known far and near for showing love to people. He never met a stranger. It appears he passed down this trait to his children and grandchildren. He retired from D. Canale Brewery.
Pop was a hard worker; he worked many jobs to support his family--at times holding down three jobs. He also worked to help others. Helping others no matter what the circumstances was essential to his belief. He was known far and near for showing love to people. He never met a stranger. It appears he passed down this trait to his children and grandchildren. He retired from D. Canale Brewery.
Pop was a football fanatic and was passionate about the New England
Patriots much to chagrin of the Steelers and Titans fans in the Holmes family. Pop
traveled often. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved eating wild game and
frying fish.
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A devout follower of Jesus Christ, Clarence “Pop” Holmes as a strong as he lived it. He will be missed by
his family but his legacy will live on forever and ever.
Visitation:
Friday, January 3, 2014
Harold Ford Funeral Homes
4-6 PM
1638 Sycamore View Road
Memphis, TN 38134
901-379-0861
Funeral Services:
Saturday, January 4, 2014
11:00 AM
Greater Community Temple COGIC
924 North Dunlap
Memphis, TN 38118
Repast:
Greater Community Temple COGIC
5151 Winchester Road
Memphis, TN 38118
Should friends desire, contributions may be sent to the following organization that are meaningful to the Holmes Family:
The Oasis Center
The Holmes Family Fund
1704 Charolette Pike
Nashville, TN
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Military Families Fund
919 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
Hard Bargain Association
Ty's House Community Center
P.O. Box 545
Franklin, TN 37065-0545
P.O. Box 545
Franklin, TN 37065-0545
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