Obituary for Lawrence Augustus Holmes
Lawrence Augustus Holmes was born on March 25, 1943 in Tampa, Florida to the late Ruth Albritton Holmes Simmons and Theodore Holmes. He departed this life at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville on April 5, 2020 with his wife by his side.
As the youngest of three sons, Lawrence was affectionately called “Baby Lawrence” and then “Larry” when he moved to Washington, DC. Lawrence attended primary grades at St. Peter Claver Catholic School and went on to graduate from Peck High School Class of 1961. He followed his older brothers, William and Theodore (Ted), to Washington, DC but was drafted into the United States Army. After the military, Larry returned to live in Washington, DC where he worked for the Metro Transit system and later for Duron Paints & Wallcoverings.
Larry studied and trained in Tae Kwon Do martial arts. He operated The Larry Holmes School of Karate where he trained many students (some who became black belts and instructors). Grandmaster Larry Holmes was a member of Simba Do Jang and the United States Head of Family Martial Arts Association / International Hall of Honor Hall of Champions. Larry loved music and had two bands – Triple Threat and The Instant Groove. He sang lead vocals and played congas. Larry had a great spirit and a good sense of humor. His non-judgmental personality garnered him many friends and he always encouraged anyone that crossed his path.
In addition to his parents, Lawrence was predeceased by his sister, Linda Simmons Clayton; brothers, William and Ted Holmes; in-laws, Darlene “Sam” Holmes, Jerry Garner, Lessie Shields, Raymond King, and Paulette House.
Larry leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted & loving wife of thirty years, Constance “Connie” Holmes; his sons, Lawrence Holmes, Jr. and Russell Roberts; grandchildren, Desstinee (Pee Wee) Craig, Ammar Wye, and Aundrea Roberts; sisters, Comina Newsome and Aurora Hill; sisters-in-law, Altamease Holmes, Patricia Shields, Gwenda King, Charmaine Lowe, Monic Buckner, and Barbara Z. Garner; brothers-in law, James Clayton, Anthony Shields, Thomas House, and Walter Buckner; goddaughter, Veronica Bragg; special cousin, Brenda Jones; special friends, Johnnie Robinson, III and Raymond Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
The funeral service for Lawrence Augustus Holmes will be held 11AM Saturday, April 18th, 2020 at the Bosque Bello Cemetery 1320 N. 14th Street Fernandina Beach, FL. The visitation will be 9:30 - 10:30AM, Saturday, April 18th, 2020 at the mortuary 410 Beech Street Fernandina Beach, FL. Interment in Bosque Bello Cemetery. Please sign the family guest book @ www.tswarden.com. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main Street, 765-1234.
As the youngest of three sons, Lawrence was affectionately called “Baby Lawrence” and then “Larry” when he moved to Washington, DC. Lawrence attended primary grades at St. Peter Claver Catholic School and went on to graduate from Peck High School Class of 1961. He followed his older brothers, William and Theodore (Ted), to Washington, DC but was drafted into the United States Army. After the military, Larry returned to live in Washington, DC where he worked for the Metro Transit system and later for Duron Paints & Wallcoverings.
Larry studied and trained in Tae Kwon Do martial arts. He operated The Larry Holmes School of Karate where he trained many students (some who became black belts and instructors). Grandmaster Larry Holmes was a member of Simba Do Jang and the United States Head of Family Martial Arts Association / International Hall of Honor Hall of Champions. Larry loved music and had two bands – Triple Threat and The Instant Groove. He sang lead vocals and played congas. Larry had a great spirit and a good sense of humor. His non-judgmental personality garnered him many friends and he always encouraged anyone that crossed his path.
In addition to his parents, Lawrence was predeceased by his sister, Linda Simmons Clayton; brothers, William and Ted Holmes; in-laws, Darlene “Sam” Holmes, Jerry Garner, Lessie Shields, Raymond King, and Paulette House.
Larry leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted & loving wife of thirty years, Constance “Connie” Holmes; his sons, Lawrence Holmes, Jr. and Russell Roberts; grandchildren, Desstinee (Pee Wee) Craig, Ammar Wye, and Aundrea Roberts; sisters, Comina Newsome and Aurora Hill; sisters-in-law, Altamease Holmes, Patricia Shields, Gwenda King, Charmaine Lowe, Monic Buckner, and Barbara Z. Garner; brothers-in law, James Clayton, Anthony Shields, Thomas House, and Walter Buckner; goddaughter, Veronica Bragg; special cousin, Brenda Jones; special friends, Johnnie Robinson, III and Raymond Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
The funeral service for Lawrence Augustus Holmes will be held 11AM Saturday, April 18th, 2020 at the Bosque Bello Cemetery 1320 N. 14th Street Fernandina Beach, FL. The visitation will be 9:30 - 10:30AM, Saturday, April 18th, 2020 at the mortuary 410 Beech Street Fernandina Beach, FL. Interment in Bosque Bello Cemetery. Please sign the family guest book @ www.tswarden.com. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main Street, 765-1234.