WILLIE EARL HOLMES

Willie Earl Holmes, a self-employed auto mechanic and locksmith, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the age of 68. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving father of Jarard, Sr., Trikee, Monica, Adonica, Aquila, Consquella and the late Jerome Ford. Grandfather of the late Jerome Porter. Beloved son of Anthona Shirley Sylve Holmes, and the late Willie Holmes. Grandson of the late Johnny Holmes, Isabell Williams, Joseph B. Sylve, and Odelia Roche Sylve. Devoted brother of Elton, Michael, Nathan, Jeffery, Adrian, Renel, Wanda, Marilyn, Annetta, and Alisha. Uncle of the late Edward Stewart III. Willie is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe Street, Gretna, LA on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00a.m. Pastor Orin D. Grant, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the parlor. Interment; Restlawn Park Cemetery, Avondale, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.