OCTOBER 1, 1930 - AUGUST 2, 2010
Robert L. Holmes, 79, of Oxford, PA, passed away at his home on Monday August 2, 2010 after a lengthy illness.
He was the beloved husband of Ruth Praria Holmes with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage.
Born in Utica, N.Y., he was the son of the late Robert P. and Mildred B. Lukens Holmes.
Robert has lived in Oxford for 54 years but spent all of his childhood summers in Oxford.
He was a decorated Korean War Veteran and was wounded in action. He received the National Defense Service Metal, the Korean Service Metal, the UN Service Ribbon and was a platoon leader.
Robert was a school teacher in the Oxford Area School District for 32 years before he retired in 1990. He was also a farmer and raised sheep for about 35 years. He was amember of the Southern Chester County Historical Society, past member of the Upper Oxford planning commission, member of the Boy Scouts of Amercia, a 4H leader and a supporter of the Old Octorara Shrine Church.
In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his children, Samuel A., husband of Annemarie Holmes of Scottsdale, Ariz., Robert P. Holmes of Oxford, PA, Sarah, wife of Ronald Mullins of Oxford, PA, Helen M., wife of Jeffrey J. Miller of Saraland, Ala. and Jesse B. Holmes of Alexandria, VA; 7 grandchildren; a sister, Martha, wife of James Hooper of Escanaba, Mich.; and a brother, William, husband of Virginia Holmes of Wetumpka, Ala.
He was preceded in death by a brother, John Holmes.
FACTS
Born: October 1, 1930
Death: August 2, 2010
Occupation: Teacher/Farmer
SERVICES
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Thursday August 5, 2010, 7:00pm at Union Presbyterian Church