Brian Deangelo Holmes

Brian was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 4, 1967. He graduated from Marshall High School in Milwaukee, WI in 1985. After high school he pursued a career in the United States Air Force, attending basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Brian also served at Yokohama Air Force Base in Japan during his military service.

After honorable discharge from the United States Air Force Brian returned to Milwaukee where he lived for several years. He worked in the medical field as a Medical Coder. Sometime around 2009, Brian and his sons relocated to Phoenix, Arizona where he ultimately settled in the Surprise area.

During his time in Arizona, Brian spent much of his time encouraging and assisting veterans. He was proud of his military service and tried to reflect that through his efforts to help the veteran community through the Wounded Warrior Project.

Brian is survived by his mother, Louisa Holmes of Milwaukee, WI brother Robert Smith of Dallas, Texas, sister s Teresa Holmes of Madison, WI and Yolanda Holmes of Milwaukee, WI , sons Brian Holmes and Bronyta Holmes both of Phoenix, Arizona, nieces Aina Holmes of Milwaukee, WI and LaPorcha Holmes of Little Rock, Arkansas, two great nieces and a great nephew and a host of other family members and friends including a special acknowledgement of his engagement to Verlonda Kirkland.

Brian is preceded in death by his father, James Jones and brother, James Donnell Holmes.

Memorial greetings and thanks can be placed on the website of the Surprise Funeral Care page. The family of Brian Holmes wishes to thank everyone for their assistance, support and encouraging words during this time.