Loving husband of the late Elaine (nee Hall).  Beloved father of Edwin W. Holmes, III (the late Robin), Donald Holmes and Debra McCollum (Edward).  Pop-Pop of Daniel (Bridget), Amanda, Brittany, Eddie, and Katie.  Great grandfather of Skylar Hicks.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114.  Funeral Service at 11 A.M.  Interment Sunset Memorial Park.