Anthony Lamar

Holmes

June 4, 1965, in Molena, Georgia, Anthony Lamar Holmes came into the world. His parents are Olivia P. Holmes and John Lewis Holmes. Anthony  was one of their four heartbeats, Anthony being the middle, Jerome (Tracy) Holmes, the oldest, Deborah Holmes, the youngest, and Brenda Holmes. He was preceded in death by his father, John L. Holmes, and his brother, Tony Roberts.

He leaves behind his mother, Olivia Parks Holmes, children, Maliyah Leola Holmes, Jerome "Lil Chunk" Holmes, siblings, Jerome (Tracy) Holmes, Deborah Holmes, Brenda Holmes, Damien Holmes, April (Antoino) Harris, grandsons, Cartier Ahmir Holmes and Cashton Lamar Holmes, his beloved, Portia Risper, along with Brandon and Breelynn Holmes, Dejerricka and Nickayla, De'Andre Holmes, Antoino Holmes, Keaundra Benson (Trinity, Triston, Johnniyah), Dykeareah Jones and Marley Headley.

He rounded third and headed home for the final time on December 9, 2025, at Emory Hospital of Atlanta, at the age of 60. He left the field of life with the same steady grace, grit, and good humor that defined every inning he played.

He will be missed, a big brother, a dad, and so much more. Growing up around Anthony was a joy. Always smooth and laid back, but always getting the job done. He grew up with a love of baseball that stayed with him his entire life. Whether he was tossing a ball in the front yard, coaching neighborhood kids on their swings, or shouting at his nephews at the Pike County Pirates game, he bought enthusiasm that could rival the roar of the crowd anywhere.

He was a reliable teammate on and off the diamond. He was a trustee of Old Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, a good, God-fearing man who showed up rain or shine with a heart as center field and a laugh and smile that could carry clear into the bleachers.

He worked for 35 years at Vernay Manufacturing of Griffin, Georgia, earning the respect of his co-workers for his discipline, kindness, and ability to calm chaos like a veteran catcher calling pitches in the ninth inning. He leaves behind a loving family, lifelong friends who will forever replay his greatest momnets, and a community grateful to have had him in it's lineup.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Second Baptist Church, 501 W. Broad Street, Griffin, Georgia. Rev. Travis Ferguson is the Eulogist.