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William Judson Holmes, Sr. February 19, 1923 - June 7, 2013 William "Bill" Judson Holmes, Sr. died at his home June 7, 2013. He was born on February 19, 1923 to the late Alice Sigman Holmes and Charles Howard Holmes in Rensselaer, Indiana. He came to Ft. Jackson after being drafted for service and made his home in Columbia after his time in the United States Army. Bill was employed with Belk Department Store in Columbia, SC for 34 years. Following his retirement from Belk, he was employed by the State of South Carolina in the Materials Merchandise Office for 7 years. Bill was a Charter Member and Charter Secretary of the Eau Claire Lions Club (Columbia, SC) and was presented the Life Membership by Lion's International in 1992. He was a member of the South Carolina Association of Government Purchasing Officials (SCAGPO) and was awarded the James Barnes Award for outstanding service in 1985. He served as SCAGPO Treasurer for a number of years. He enjoyed his affiliation, making many lasting friendships. Bill actively participated in his community, serving as a Baseball Coach, PTO Treasurer, and school volunteer. Bill proudly served his country during World War II (March 1943 - March 1946). He deployed to Europe with Patton's Third Army and fought as a member of the 648th Tank Destroyer Battalion. He received 2 bronze stars, the American Theater Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. Bill was an active member of the Presbyterian Church USA throughout his adult life. He served as Sunday school teacher, Sunday School Superindent, Deacon, and Elder. Presently, he was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Surfside Beach, SC. Bill was an avid gardener and lover of nature throughout his life. Bill was predeceased in death by his first wife Margaret Leviner Holmes and two sons, Earl Cameron Holmes and John David Holmes and also a brother, Earl Charles Holmes. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Kay Sutton Holmes of Surfside Beach; his son the Reverend Doctor William J. Holmes, Jr. and his wife Judy S. Holmes of Manning; a daughter Kimberly Holmes Frederick and her husband, Michael O. Frederick, Jr. of Surfside Beach; grandchildren: William J. Holmes, III and his wife, Summer A. Holmes of Sumter, Ashley Michele Holmes of Columbia, Adam Wilson Holmes and his wife, Sabrina S. Holmes of West Columbia and Olivia Karoline and Cameron Lucille Frederick of Surfside Beach; great-grand children: Judson IV, Ben, Conner, Kaleb, Hayes, and Sadie Holmes. Visitation will be at Bill and Kay's home on Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens at 1:00 pm., 7100 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC. Visitation with the family will follow the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to any of the following: Honor Flight, Grand Strand/MB Chapter, P.O. Box 1212 Pawleys Island, SC 29585; Wounded Warriors, P.O. Box 758517,Topeka, KS 66675 or Coastal Animal Rescue, 1288 Limestone Street, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 (or any other charity of one's choice). The family would like to thank Tidelands Hospice and Griswold Home Health, specifically his caregivers Angelica McCray and Norma Thomas, and Siri Thomas with Mercy Palliative Care Partners. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Jasen Rowles for his professionalism, compassion, and phenomenal care that he provided to Bill. Words cannot express our deep appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Rowles. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is handling the arrangements.

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William Holmes, Sr

February 19, 1923 - June 7, 2013