Michael Boyce "Mike" Holmes

Unknown - Feb 18th, 2009
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  • Death Date: Feb 18, 2009
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Biography: Michael Boyce Holmes (Mike), 65 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 18, 2009. His last days were filled with visits from friends and family. He was born to the late Oliver Wendell Holmes and Julia “Burnelle” Boyce Holmes Regnier on December 31, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mike was a native of Little Rock. He went to Forest Park Elementary and graduated from Hall High School in 1962 and then attended the University of Arkansas. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was especially proud of the dream home he and his wife Sharron worked on so diligently to become a reality on Wye Mountain. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother Bernie Babcock (founder of the Arkansas Museum of Natural History and Arkansas Author) whom he fondly remembered spending summers with on Petit Jean Mountain, and his parents Wendell and Burnelle. Mike is survived by his wife, Sharron Russell Holmes; his two daughters and son-in-law, Margaret Catherine Burnelle Holmes Lankford (Meg) and Jack Lankford , Jennifer Holmes (Jenny) of Little Rock; two grandchildren, Jackson (7) and Mary Margaret Lankford (6); his brother and sister-in-law, Thomas Wendell Holmes and Bonnie Holmes of Little Rock; his brother-in-law, George Russell and Mary Russell of Haleyville; four nephews; and mother-in-law, Mildred Meyer of Little Rock. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Ruebel Funeral Home on Markham from 4-6 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Friday, February 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel . In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Museum of Discovery or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Condolences(09)
Dees Davis
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Meg, Jack, Jackson and Mary Margaret, My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. I will continue to pray for you and your family that God will give you strength and peace every step of the way.
Kim Arnold
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Sharon, I am SO very sorry to hear about Mike. You and He were always such wonderful friends, and neighbors when I lived across from you. I am very saddened that he has passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you. Kim.
Susan Mehlburger
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Sharon, please know that I am thinking about you and your girls during this special time. Mike was a great life long friend, I will miss him. So much love to you and Tommy and your families.
Melissa, Lang, & Caroline Wittman
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Meg- we are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Know that he is finally celebrating and is no longer hurting. We are praying for you guys and if you need anything let us know.
Love-- Melissa
Megan Boswll
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I pray that God will give you comfort in knowing that your Husband, Father and Grandfather is now resting peacefully. I will be thinking about all of you in the coming days. Love, Megan
Ben Thomasson
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My sympathy to the Holmes Family.
Brenda (Croft) and Gene Dorman
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Tommy, Bonnie, Wes, Boyce, Taylor and family,
We are praying for you and your family during this time of sadness. Know that your Calvary family will continue to remember you all in the days ahead as God comforts you in knowing that your brother and uncle is resting in the arms of Jesus. In Christ's Love, Brenda
Brenda and Gene Dorman
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Shar, Jenny, Meg, Jack, Jackson, Mary Margaret & family,
We are so sad in the passing away of your loved husband, father, and grandfather. Please know that we will continue to pray for you all and know that THE PEACE THAT PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING will guide in the days ahead.
In Christ's Love, Brenda and Gene Dorman
Sabrina Spann
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
As you mourn the loss of a very special man, I pray that God will give you strength during this difficult time. Peace be with you. I Love You All.

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