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James Ross Holmes

September 5, 1965 — May 9, 2021

James “Ross” Holmes, 55, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton.

A native of Johnson City, Ross was born September 5, 1965 to Walter Oliver Holmes and Mary Lee Vanover. He enjoyed playing his drums in his free time.

Ross was a loving father and a great papaw, he loved spending time with his family. He could make friends with everybody. He had a good heart. He was truly loved and he will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law, Deborah Fritz; an unborn, Baby Holmes; sisters, Linda Shell and Sadie Meredith; and brothers, Bo Holmes and Eddie Holmes.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Tina Holmes; father-in-law, Bill Fritz; daughter, Tiffani Holmes (and Brandon); son, Michael Miller; step-son, Joshua McMillan (and Karlee); grandchildren, Nevaeh and Eli Holmes, Claire McMillan, Isaiah and Elijah Miller; brother, Rick Holmes (and Rhonda); sister, Debbie Kilpatrick; and fur baby, Spidey.

Ross’ family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 pm, Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made payable to Tina Holmes’ account at Greater Eastern Credit Union (423-283-4300).

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family via www.morrisbaker.com

Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 E. Oakland Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Holmes family.



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