David Holmes, 79, a lifelong resident of Elkton, MD, passed away on October 4, 2023. Born on September 28, 1944, he was the son of the late George and Myrtle Shivery Holmes.

A U.S. Army Veteran, Mr. Holmes retired after 23 years as a machine operator from Terumo Medical. He was a member of the Elkton VFW #8175, an avid sports fan, loved fishing, being outdoors, and spending quality time with his granddaughters.

Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Patricia Kennedy Holmes; his son, Michael David Holmes, Elkton, MD; granddaughters, Amy, Jillian, and Madeline; siblings, Richard Holmes, Elkton, MD, Mary Ellen Bragg, Chesapeake City, MD, and Sharon Richardson, Laurel, DE.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, George Holmes, Dorothy Dill, Gilbert Holmes, Gerald Holmes, Daniel Holmes, and Jeanette Dennison.

Funeral service will be held 11 AM, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton St., Elkton, MD 21921, with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment with Military Honors will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery.