Rev. Ernest L. Holmes, Sr.

Rev. Ernest L. Holmes, Sr., 91, left his earthly home on Friday, April 4, 2014 to be with his heavenly Father. He was the Pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Alachua, Fla., and New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Hainesworth, Fla.

Those that will cherish his memories are children; Inez (Feirmon), Annie Grace, Ernest Jr., Willie (Katie), Mable, Alma (Omoniyi), and Sylvia; stepchildren Erma, Helen (Harry), Mary (Steve), Billy, Tyrone (Vontrice), Otis (Shirley), and Brian (Tina); sisters Lovella (Sam) and Effie Mae (Walter).; sisters-in-law: Betty, Merlene, and Lorrine; 63 grandchildren, 105 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation was Friday, April 11, 2014 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at A. Jerome Brown Funeral Home, 1560 NW 1st Ave., High Springs. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 11 a.m., at the Female Protective Society Temple, 12610 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL. Professional Services entrusted to A. Jerome Brown Funeral Home; 386-454-1110.