Jerrol E Holmes

JERROL ELDRIDGE HOLMES was the first of six children of the late James Edwards Holmes Sr. (1936-1984) and the late Alice Nobles Holmes (1936-1997). Jerrol, who was given the nickname “Goldfish,” was born on December 3, 1957. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY., Jerrol attended Isaac Remsen Public School 147. He then attended Intermediate School 49, followed by high school days attending Westinghouse, all of which are located in Brooklyn, NY. This is where Jerrol learned his trade of watch making, mechanical engineering, and clock making. Jerrol, being skilled and extremely talented with his hands, enjoyed his vocation, and took pride in all his works. Jerrol relocated to Maryland in his early 30’s. Those who met him were automatically drawn to him. His personality was infectious. They soon referred to him as “New York”. Eventually settling down in Baltimore, Jerrol eventually started his family. He and the late Sharonda D. Thompson had a beautiful daughter, Caché. Jerrol loved his daughter as well as his granddaughter, Tyla, with every fiber of his being. Everyone can contest that these two beautiful ladies made Jerrol one of the happiest, the proudest, in all of Baltimore. While in Baltimore, Jerrol had lots of family in the neighboring states, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, including DC. Eventually, Jerrol’s first little brother, the late James Edward’s Holmes Jr. (1961-2024), settled in Baltimore as well. They would connect and even lived together at different times through the years. Jerrol fought a tremendous fight against the cancerous cells that were overtaking his body ... James Jr. who preceded Jerrol just a month earlier, who was battling his own battle helped Jerrol with understanding, love, and support through the fight. Jerrol is survived by his daughter, Caché; his granddaughter, Tyla, both on Baltimore, MD; his brother, Anthony, of Brooklyn, NY; his brother, Ronald, of New Jersey; his sister, Raquel, of Brooklyn, NY. Jerrol’s sister, the late Brenda LeNette, proceeded him home (1964-2002). Although Jerrol had five uncles, f ive aunties, they preceded him home as well. Jerrol is also survived by his last remaining Aunt Catherine Louise (Nobles) Burton; many cousins, nephews, nieces, friends, co-workers, loved ones, and associates. Whichever name you called him … Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, or New York, just know he will be missed, but truly never forgotten. Rest easy, Jerrol Eldridge Holmes, ’til we all meet again

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Jerrol E Holmes

December 3, 1957 - November 28, 2024