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Robert Thomas Holmes

July 5, 1925 - December 14, 2021

Robert Thomas Holmes entered into the care of his Creator on December 14, 2021, at the age of 96. He was the only child born to Oliver Wendell and Minerva Holmes in Long Beach, California on July 5, 1925. He had an active childhood through the depression years and became an Eagle Scout at the age of 14. After High School Bob enlisted and served in both the European and Pacific theaters of WWII. Upon his return he attended USC under the GI bill and attained engineering degrees in 1950. Two days after graduation Bob married Mary Elizabeth Wilhelm Holmes, the love of his life. As did his father and grandfather, Bob had a long career with Shell Oil Co. He enjoyed camping, fishing and the outdoors with his family, travel, and genealogy research. Bob and Mary were long time members of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church. He was a friend to many and an inspiration to all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and daughter Diane.. and survived by son Craig Holmes and wife Vicki .. grandchildren Brian McKee and wife Amie, Carrie Agee and husband Phillip, and Samuel F. Holmes; and great grandchildren Lila, Ian, Maddie, and Wesley. A memorial service will be held at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77079 on Saturday January 22, 2022, at 11:00 am with reception to follow in Friendship Court. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's honor to the Caring Forever Foundation at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. Please go to DettlingFuneralHome.com for online tributes.

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Robert Thomas Holmes entered into the care of his Creator on December 14, 2021, at the age of 96. He was the only child born to Oliver Wendell and Minerva Holmes in Long Beach, California on July 5, 1925. He had an active childhood through... View Obituary & Service Information

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