Bryant Glenn Holmes, Sr.
October 5, 1930 ~ January 23, 2024
Bryant Glenn Holmes of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the age of 93.
Bryant was born in Montgomery County, Texas, on October 5, 1930, to the late Bowman and Thelma Riggs Holmes. Bryant married JoAnn Gilbert in 1956 and lived in Conroe, Texas. On Labor Day, 1960, they moved to Fayetteville, where Bryant took a job at the Fayetteville Observer as an engraver. He retired from the newspapers in the mid-1980s. Throughout his life, Bryant showed others his love for the Lord. He ministered locally and abroad. He was a shining example of a Christian. Throughout the week, he would volunteer with the Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch. Bryant proudly served in the United States Air Force.
Bryant was always active. From Haiti to Mexico, he found the most joy in serving others. He taught Sunday school at Westminister Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville. Bryant enjoyed cooking and tending to his garden.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Faye Holmes Howard.
He leaves behind his wife, JoAnn Holmes; his daughter, Kimberly Huggins and her husband, Ron of White, GA; his sons, Scott Holmes and his wife, Sandy of Supply, Kelly Holmes and his wife, Crystal of Winston Salem; Bryant Holmes and his wife, Wendi of Fayetteville; his grandchildren, Philip Holmes, Ryan Huggins, Andrew, David, and Henry Holmes; his great-grandchildren, Evan and Lera Dayne Holmes.
A memorial service will begin at 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Westminister Presbyterian Church, 2505 Village Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. They will also receive friends in the fellowship hall following the memorial service.
Bryant was a long time friend to me an my family. He was also a spiritual mentor and brother in Christ. He will truly be missed.
Sarah Beth always thought so much of Mr. Bryant. She LOVED his sausage gravy!
Bryant was a wonderful friend to our father Tom Olcott. He continued to visit our dad at the Carolina Inn until recently when his health prevented him from doing so. That is a true friend and brother in Christ.
Dad always spoke fondly of Bryant and they loved the Saturday morning breakfasts together, in addition to many church activities. Tom’s son Rick was able to visit the group and experience the great breakfast food and the comradery with the Westminister Men’s group.
We are comforted in knowing Bryant is now home and celebrating a wonderful new beginning cooking that special sausage gravy with everyone in heaven.
God bless Bryant and his family during this difficult time, and rest assured he lives on celebrating Christ in a wonderful new way.
Well done good and faithful servant.
Bryant was a wonderful friend to our father Tom Olcott. He continued to visit our dad at the Carolina Inn until recently when his health prevented him from doing so. That is a true friend and brother in Christ.
Dad always spoke fondly of Bryant and they loved the Saturday morning breakfasts together, in addition to many church activities. Tom’s son Rick was able to visit the group and experience the great breakfast food and the comradery with the Westminister Men’s group.
We are comforted in knowing Bryant is now home and celebrating a wonderful new beginning cooking that special sausage gravy with everyone in heaven.
God bless Bryant and his family during this difficult time, and rest assured he lives on celebrating Christ in a wonderful new way.
Well done good and faithful servant.
Shocked to hear of Bryant”s passing. He was a good man, always had a smile and kind words for everyone. He was always asking about everyone’s family thru the years. He was such a kind and thoughtful person. He was an avid Christian and served all kinds of capacities over his long life. Met Bryant and his awesome family when I joined Westminster Presbyterian Church 50 plus years ago. He will be greatly missed. Thank you for being a great friend and mentor over the years. My heartfelt condolences to his lovely wife and children, grand children and great grand children. I won’t say good bye to Bryant, but so long until we meet again.