Ernest Holmes, 78, of Kingsland, Ga passed away on August 30, 2021 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville, Fl.

Ernest was born on February 28, 1943 in Homerville, Ga to the late L. & Ida Holmes. He had lived in Kingsland most of his life. Ernest owned and operated Ernest Holmes Concrete. He was a giving man and a hard worker. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and enjoyed going on mission trips where he shared his love for the lord. He was a member of The Harbor Worship Center.

Survivors are his wife of 58 years, Viola Holmes of Kingsland, Ga, His children, Jr. Holmes (Mary), Pam Crawford (Leonard), Julie Galloway (James), Angie Williamson, & Robert Holmes (Sharon) all of Kingsland. Grandchildren, Brandon Williamson, Timothy Williamson, Michelle Holmes, Lee Holmes, Jason Martin (Jasmine), Jesse Martin, Matthew Martin, Bethany Holmes, Travis Holmes, Hunter Holmes, Levi Holmes, Jessica Tarver (Lance), Jennifer Brant, April Crawford, Ashley Sullivan (Sterling), Eric Crawford (Kerra), Amy Barker(Jonathan), Amanda Harvel, Mandy Keller(Josh), & Garrett Galloway and 25 great- great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Brant and his siblings, Lee EL, Mary Emma, Sarini, Lillian, Sara Nell and Clarence.

Funeral services will be held at The Harbor Worship Center at 11:00 am on September 2, 2021 with visitation held one hour prior to service time starting at 10:00 am. Burial will be private.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.