Richard Jefferson Holmes of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Saturday, December 25, 2021 in Waldron, Arkansas. Richard was born June 16, 1980 to Leonard Ray Holmes and Tina Annette (Gray) Holmes in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was 41 years old.
Richard loved working on vintage trucks and being a mechanic. He enjoyed playing the guitar. He loved taking care of his two girls and his dog Yode and cat Trigger. Richard loved his home and his family.
Richard leaves behind to cherish his memory, two daughters: Vivian Cordelia Holmes and Hollie Annette Holmes, his parents Leonard and Tina Holmes all of Hon, Arkansas and one brother Robert Ray Holmes and wife Jamie of Ft. Smith, Arkansas as well his nieces and nephews, Amaya, Mazie, Laden and Bentley. Richard will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of extended family, friends and neighbors.
Richard was preceded in death by his grandparents: Loyd and Lucille Holmes, Helen Gray and step grandfather Freeland Ruthloff and IT Buddy Gray.
Richard’s family will hold a private memorial celebration of life at a later date.
