James "Jimmie" C. Holmes

Mr. James (Jimmie) Cecil Holmes, 93, died on Monday, November 27, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 10:30 A.M. John’s Rideout’s Elmwood Chapel and Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 9:00-10:30 A.M. prior to the service. Rev. Roy Williams pastor of Bethlehem Methodist Church will be officiating.

Jimmie was born on October 27, 1930, in Birmingport, Alabama to parents Reffie and Rodgers Holmes. Jimmie grew up in Birmingport and graduated from Oak Grove High School, where he was a star athlete. Jimmie’s life’s work was dedicated to being a loving father of four daughters and building a remarkable and adoring family over multiple generations. Jimmie was a devoted husband to Nonie for 68 years and the undeniable patriarch of the Holmes family. Jimmie worked for 44 years with US Steel Corporation and was one of the finest salesmen to ever sell a piece of steel. Sales were made because of Jimmie’s uncanny ability to seal a deal.

Jimmie was a longtime steward of Bethlehem Methodist Church and a faithful member for decades - a shining example to family and friends. He was an avid Alabama fan and spent every fall Saturday in command of the tailgate and cheering on the Crimson Tide. Jimmie also enjoyed the annual Holmes family beach trip, a tradition that started in 1954 and remains to this day.

Survivors include Kay Karr (Danny), Rebecca Holmes, Sherri Miles (David), Anita Cusimano (Chris), grandchildren Michelle Miles, Kristen Snipes, Stephanie Miles, Brian Karr (Heather), Kris Karr (Jennifer), Katherine Miles, Elizabeth Dawson (Phillip), Christopher Cusimano (Caroline), Christian Cusimano, great-grandchildren Miles Mitchell, Clara Karr, Alex Karr, and Katelyn Karr, brother, Don Holmes (Janie), and numerous nieces and nephews. Jimmie is preceded in death by his wife, Nonie, his parents Reffie and Rodgers Holmes, brother Bill Holmes and sister Helen Garrett.

The Family would like to extend a very special thank you to Expect Care Hospice and to Jimmie’s caregivers who were his special angels, Chanel, Tasha, Tamara, Kay, Dana and Nikki. Their love and care were truly a gift from God.

In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to The Big Oak Ranch, 250 Jake Mintz Road Gadsden, Alabama 35905 or 256-892-0773.