Douglas Ray Holmes, 74, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at his home. He was born June 11, 1947, in Tupelo, to Thomas Jefferson and Clytee Graves Holmes. He was a truck driver for most his working life. He enjoyed working in the yard and going to get spring water for his family to drink. He especially loved his grandchildren.

Services will be private. McNeece-Morris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Anna Holmes; two sons, Jeffery Holmes (Dana) of Brandon and Daniel Holmes (Emilee) of Fulton; eight grandchildren, Emma, Alexis, Brittany, Destiny, Felicity, Scotty, Daniel, and Gracyn; one great grandchild, Carson.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Travis Holmes, Carl Holmes, Hilrey Holmes, and Gaylon Holmes; one sister, Frances Woods; and his parents.