Gary L. Holmes, Sr.

Gary L. Holmes, Sr., 65, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on September 3, 1953 in Keokee, Virginia, the son of Ulice Holmes and Geneva Garrett. On September 23, 2000 he married Wanda Jenkins and she survives. Gary worked as a Big Machine Operator at Standard Slag in Marblehead for 12 years. During that time and currently, he owned and operated Holmes Auto Service in Marblehead where he enjoyed working on cars. He was an avid car collector, and could always bring a smile to someone by telling jokes or being a prankster. Most importantly, he was dedicated to his family whom he loved very much. Survivors include his wife, Wanda; sons, Gary (Carrie) Holmes, Jr., Marblehead and Thomas (Katrina) Holmes, Lakewood, Ohio; daughters, Rebecca Holmes(Josh Gough) Marblehead and Heather Holmes (Bill Clark) Port Clinton; step-son, Josh (Nicole) Wheeler, Lacarne, Ohio; grandchildren, Amber (John) Holmes-Warrell, Brendan Christiansen, Michael (Logan) Christiansen, Darion Holmes, Morgan Holmes, Andrew Christiansen, Devon Christiansen, Hailey Holmes, Rebekah Clark, Clay Wheeler; great-granddaughters, Lillia, Daisy & Adelaide; father, Ulice Holmes; brothers, Tommy Joe Holmes, Keith Holmes, Kenny Holmes, Jeff Wright; sisters, Theresa Arnette, Tina Wright, Kathy Holmes, Jane Holmes Murray; and mother-in-law, Anna Jenkins. He was preceded in death by his birth mother, Geneva Garrett; his mother that raised him, Emma Fleenor; grandson, Garrett Holmes; father-in-law, Ron Jenkins; and his canine companion, Little Dude. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from 1pm until a memorial service at 6pm at the Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, Peninsula Chapel, Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio, with Pastor Brad Hall officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be expressed at www.neideckerleveckcrosser.com Funeral Home: Neidecker-LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home - Peninsula Chapel 7755 East Harbor Road Lakeside-Marblehead, OH US 43440