John Clarence

Holmes, Jr.

Mr. John Clarence Holmes, Jr., was born on July 3, 1959, to John Clarence Holmes, Sr., and Gertrude Morris Holmes in Griffin, Georgia. Clay as he was affectionately called by friends and family received his formal education in the Spalding County School System in Griffin, Georgia, where he graduated from Griffin High School Class of 1979.

Mr. John Clarence Holmes, Jr., accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was baptized at Heck Chapel United Methodist Church. He later joined Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia.

Mr. John Clarence Holmes, Jr., was employed by Dundee Mill #1 for many years as a Weaver. After working at Dundee Mills, he decided to move to Baltimore, Maryland, where he lived for five years. He then decided that he wanted to move back to Griffin, Georgia.

In his leisure time he enjoyed doing yard work, cutting grass, trimming hedges, raking leaves, he did not mind helping people, and the thing close to his heart was spending time with his family and friends.

On Monday, November 4, 2024, Mr. John Clarence Holmes, Jr., name was called, and he answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Clarence Holmes, Sr., and Gertrude Morris Holmes.

Mr. John Clarence Holmes, Jr., leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories, his loving and devoted children, Keith Lavender, Ashley Lavender, Jasmine Lavender, Janessa Lavender, and Myrtice Lavender; goddaughter, Taquilla Berry; his siblings, Vanessa Holmes, Deborah Holmes, Gregory Holmes, Katrina Holmes, Chad (Tanesha) Holmes, and Johnitha Holmes. He also leaves a host of other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev. Dr. A. C. O'Neal is the Eulogist.