In Remembrance Of
Randy Holmes
Randy Holmes, 70, of Smithville, MO passed away peacefully at home with his family on November 16, 2024.
He was born on March 11, 1954 to Raymond Orvale and Jeraldine Patricia (Aten) Holmes in Eden, Oklahoma. He graduated from Smithville High School in 1973.
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On April 21, 1978 he was united in marriage to Jenny Lee Eads. After their marriage they made their home in Smithville.
Randy worked at Tire Supply in Kansas City for 20 years. He then worked as a custodian for the Smithville School District for 16 years. He loved flowers and working in the yard. His hobby was tropical fish. Randy had many tanks and participated in many fish shows. Randy was a lifetime member of the Heart of American Aquarium Club and won many trophies, ribbons, and plaques at the shows.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Smithville where he served as a deacon, currently known as Prevail Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his daughter, Cindy Caraway.
Randy is survived by his wife, Jenny Lee of 46 years; daughter, Cathy (David) Alden; son-in-law, Jerry Caraway; grandchildren, Doety Wright, Alissa (Ben) Courtney, Jennifer Corless, Michele (Willie) Rodriquez, Kristy (Ryan) Seabaugh; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry Ray (Eva) Holmes; niece, Erin (Brad) Dixson; grand-nephew; other relatives and many friends.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23rd at Prevail Church, Smithville, MO with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Inurnment: Community of Smithville Memorial Cemetery, Smithville, MO.
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Service Details
Community of Smithville Memorial Cemetery
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23rd at Prevail Church in Smithville
11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23rd at Prevail Church in Smithville
Comments & condolences
11 comments
Carol Brandt Severns
I am heartsick to hear this. Prayers for brother Jerry and sister. So hard to lose a brother. You will see him again. So thankful we have the hope of glory. 🙏
John mauzey
sorry to hear of your loss prayersforyouandyourfamily
Carolyn & William ForsythSo Sorry
So sorry he was a very special man
Melva Asher
Very sorry Jenny to hear of your husband’s passing. Sending prayers for you and your family.
Lisa Barber
Randy was such a good man. Always such a help to me with my projects at school. My love to you Miss Jenny and all your family❤️
Linda Jones
Jenny know that my heart is with you my prayers are with you and your family. Many blessings to you. I’m so sorry for your loss. Love, Linda Jones.
Susan French
Jenny, I’m so sorry for your loss! I always enjoyed visiting with Randy at school. I loved hearing about his fish. Sending prayers.
Cindy Montgomery Carter
Jenny and Cathy and family so sorry for your loss. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time. Sending prayers to you from my family to yours..
Annette Davis
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones
Paul Porter
So sorry to hear. I’ve thought about him often and wondered how he was doing. We were good friends at the big v.
Janice Hoke
prayers to the family and friends. I remember him in school was always nice to me