Byron Smith “Barney” Holmes, age 87, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014.

He was born on April 11, 1927, the son of Albert C. and Rebecca S. Holmes. He attended Evansville public school and upon graduating in 1945, served on the U.S.S. Waldron in the South Pacific during WWII. He attended Beloit College and was later employed by the Evansville Mercantile Assoc. in Evansville. On August 13, 1950 Barney was united in marriage to Betty Brown. He started his own floor and wall tile business, moving to Lake Windsor in 1962, and was well known for the quality of his workmanship. He enjoyed hunting and fishing at his cottage on Lang Lake, WI. and also travelling with his wife to various national parks around the country. Barney was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in DeForest and the Lake Windsor Property Owners Assoc. Those who loved him will remember him for his outgoing personality and sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, brother Albert and sister Eleanor.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years; sister Elizabeth Lowe, Mobile AL; sister-in-law Era Holmes, Concord NH, niece Ellen (Marty) Henert, DeForest, niece Sarah Holmes, Dover NH, John Lowe and family, Mobile AL, Byron Lowe, Martinez CA, James Lowe, New Orleans LA, and Nicholas (Brigette) Holmes, Dun Barton, NH, Brian (Beth) Shorten, Chanhassen MN, Nancy (Steve Walters), Birchwood, WI, Anne (Porter) Loomis, Pratt KS, Julie (Chris) Buckholdt, Anchorage AK, Karen (Kevin) Winters, Lake Forest Park, WA, John Sadawski, Chicago IL, Tina Sadawski, Sturgeon Bay, WI, and special sister-in-law Susan (Ed) Sadawski, and good neighbor, Lee Syvrud and other family, friends, and neighbors.

Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Byron Holmes

April 11, 1927 - August 17, 2014

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