Holmes, Harold E.

Holmes HaroldHarold E. Holmes, 79, of Galesburg, died at 9:20 P.M. on Friday, August 28, 2015 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

He was born on October 6, 1935 in Cairo, Illinois the son of Hallie and Juanita Pearman Holmes.

He was raised in Galesburg and graduated from Galesburg High School.  He served in the United States Air Force.  Harold married Paula Louise Meridith on March 11, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Harold is survived by his wife Paula; a step-daughter, Robin (Gary) Lishman of Galesburg, Illinois; a step-son, Bob Bower of California; three step-grandchildren, Mason, Danielle, and Dylan; and good friends, Janet Hunter and Bev Hunter both of Colorado.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

He worked for Illinois Power as a draftsman for thirty-eight years.

Harold was a lifetime St. Louis Cardinal fan.  He enjoyed baseball, he played for the American Legion and the U.S. Air Force when we was enlisted. He also played basketball for the Silver Streaks.

Harold will be remembered for having a voice soft as his heart.

Per Harold’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded and no services are planned.  Memorials may be made to the Knox County Humane Society.  Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes and Crematory, Knoxville, Illinois are in charge of arrangements.  On-line condolences and sympathy cards may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com

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