ELDER LEE HOLMES SR.

Elder Lee Holmes Sr., widower of Mattie L. Holmes, was born on Nov. 22, 1940, in St. Charles, a son of the late James Lucas Sr. and Willie Mae Holmes Lucas.

He departed this earthly life on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at National Health Care Center in Sumter.

He attended the public schools of Lee County and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School Class of 1957. He was formerly employed by Exide Battery and Martin Color-Fi of Sumter. He started his Christian journey in his youth at Barnettsville Baptist Church. Later in life, he was affiliated with Faith Tabernacle of Sumter. Elder was a member of the Birnie Elks Masonic Lodge 1195, where he served as exalter ruler PSP Past State President Council.

Precious memories will be cherished by two sons, Ricky (Annette) Holmes and Elder Jr. (Barbara) Holmes; five daughters, Teresa (Albert) Luckey, Lady Kaldejia (Dr. Robert) Faulk, Valencia (Frederick) Gadson, Gwendolyn Wilson and Dorothy Davis; three brothers, Robert (Logretta) Lucas, Willie Lucas and Joseph Lucas; four sisters, Willie Mae (Allen) Cocklin, Shirley Ford, Minister Jacqueline (Apostle Johnny) Henry and Patricia Webster; one aunt, Betty Bradley; four sisters-in-law; 16 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, other family members and many friends.

In accordance with the COVID-19 guidelines, the family is requesting that face masks and social distancing be observed by relatives and friends during visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. at the home, 60 Amherst Court, Sumter.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Bradford Cemetery, U.S. 15 South, Sumter, with the Rev. Robert Faulk officiating, eulogist.

The procession will leave the home at 1:40 p.m.

Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.