Claude Holmes Jr. Decatur, Illinois Obituary

Claude Holmes Jr.

DECATUR - Claude Anthony Holmes, Jr. 20, of Decatur departed this life on Sunday, March 28, 2010. Tony as he was affectionately called was born on September 13, 1989 the son of JoAnne (Knotts) Meyers and Claude Holmes, Sr. He previously attended New Life Church of God and worked at Caterpillar. He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, JoAnne (Kenneth) Meyers, father, Claude Holmes Sr., children, Iziah Holmes and Joziah Holmes, companion and mother of his children, Shantanise Holmes, siblings, Pamela Holmes, Tania Chaney and Tony Chaney, Jr., grandmother, Shirley Knotts, maternal aunts, Patricia Knotts, Peggy Knotts, Virginia Knotts, paternal aunts, Rose Crocker, Elizabeth King, Patricia Martin, Marilyn Howard, Pamela Holmes Campbell; paternal uncles, Charles Holmes, Larry Holmes, Alex Holmes and a host of cousins and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Claude Anthony Holmes III, grandparents, Roy Knotts and Louise Holmes, aunt, Diane Holmes, uncles, Thomas "T.C." Holmes and Cedric Holmes. Services will be held 12:00 Noon Thursday at the Church of the Living God Temple 33 with Bishop Calvin Peppers, officiating. Visitation one hour before service. Burial: Boiling Springs Cemetery.
September 13, 1989 - March 28, 201009/13/198903/28/2010
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Woody Bobo
November 26, 2023
You were the best uncle anybody could ask for😕
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joanne meyers
November 14, 2018
As the years go by I miss you more and more. I love you Tony! I know that you watch over us everyday, Until I see you again my beautiful Son.
Love Mama
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White Feather was posted for Claude Holmes Jr..
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Tony
July 20, 2021
Hey this is your third born son tony never got to see you but I know we would’ve probably been like this🤞🏽I still pray that you look over the family and make sure they safe my mom still tells me story’s to this day and I love you dad p.s your twin son
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JoAnne.Meyers
March 28, 2018
Missing you today and always.
Love Mama
Heart was posted for Claude Holmes Jr..
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joanne
April 10, 2012
Its been 2 years since you left us. The pain is still so hard to bear. I guess it's true what they say: You will never get over it. You just learn to live with it. I think of you always, I miss you so much, I love you so much. Until I see you again, Love Always, Mama
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Kryste Hargrave
April 1, 2010
Praying for JoAnne & Her Family!!
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Michael Cash
April 1, 2010
I remember just yesterday you, Chris, and I was wrestling like we was professional wrestlers. This is crazy. Yah never know where your life is gonna go. JoAnn, keep yah head up. Just gotta know he in a better place. I just seen him probably bout 2 weeks ago or so at krog... Continue Reading
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joe charriez
April 1, 2010
Tony..so heartbroken to see you here,you were a close friend,co worker and your memmories will be cherished forever. never forgoten 'BIG Homie,RIP dear friend.
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Quenteria Grimes
March 31, 2010
Tony u will be truly missed we went to T.J. together an though we didn't talk much it is horrible to hear about what happend my prayers are 4 ever with ur little ones an family.
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Nadine Karnes
March 31, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss of Tony. I remember when Tony was a little guy and he came to church with his Grandma Shirley Knotts. He was such a cute little boy.

I also remember several years I saw him at Fairview park for a lantern parade and there was Tony running t... Continue Reading
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Lolo
March 31, 2010
Tony i miss u so much i remember when me you jandee jasmine tony tania nd pamela use to kick it. I might havnt seen you in a long time but i been thinking about you. My dad (Darryl Smith) called and tld me what happen and i was so upset. You will be missed dearly and I w... Continue Reading
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