Charles Ottis Holmes

Charles Ottis Holmes age 84 of Farmington, passed away at his home on October 27, 2008. Charles was born April 2, 1924 in Pottsville, Texas to James Delmer and Lula Jane Holmes. He worked most of his life as an Electronics Technician and served his country with honor and pride in the United States Navy on the USS Southard D.M.S.-10. Charles was a wonderful man who was loved by every one who came in contact with him. He loved the outdoors including hunting, fishing, camping, and especially enjoyed panning for gold. He also loved to sing and was a excellent dancer. Charles is survived by his wife Lela of the family home, children Gene Worchester Holmes and wife Ann, Nancy Clifford, Janet York and husband Rusty, Debby Christensen and husband Melvin, Leslie Scarborough, Shawn Holmes and Charles Holmes and wife Michelle. Charles is survived by his brothers Oliver Wendell Holmes, Edwin Holmes and special niece Louise Taylor along with nineteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Charles was preceded in death by his parents James Delmer and Lula Jane Holmes, and one son Randall Holmes. Serving as pallbearers are Robert Hart, James Hart, Private E-2 Army 101st Air-Borne George Murray, Shawn Ray Holmes , Chuck Holmes and Shawn Holmes. Charles is in the care of Brewer Lee and Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute St. Farmington, NM (505) 325-8688