James Holmes Obituary James "Rik" Holmes, age 68 of Lubbock TX, a loving husband, devoted father, and best Pawpaw in the world, went to be with our heavenly Father, Tuesday, October 3rd ,2023. Rik was born on September 20th, 1955 in Paris TX to Claude & Georgia Holmes, After the family moved to Lubbock, he graduated from Coronado High School. He married Tina Gustin on March 31st, 1975. They were blessed with two daughters, Heather and Rachael. Before retiring, Rik worked construction; from laying tile, to roofing, to framing houses. He pitched some mean horseshoes, winning several tournaments over the years. But his real loves were the Lord and his family, especially his grandbabies and his constant companions, Sam and Tucker. Rik is survived by his wife Tina, his daughters Heather Sholey and husband Jimmy of Evans GA, Rachael Holmes and husband James of Lubbock, his brother Craig Holmes and wife Kim of Black Hawk CO, six grandchildren: Kaitlynn, Ashlynn, Jocelynn, Tallak, Jaden, and Amberlee, and niece and nephew, Courtney and Chad. A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 10:30 am, at New Horizon Baptist Church, Lubbock Tx. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lupus Foundation of America. Services

Celebration of Life Friday October 6, 2023 10:30 AM New Horizon Baptist Church 2805 98th Lubbock, TX 79423