Gerald "Wayne" Holmes

Gerald "Wayne" Holmes, 77, of Morgan, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, July 2, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. Graveside funeral services will be held on Monday, July 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. A.B. Stroud will officiate.

Wayne was born on June 18, 1949, in Columbus, GA, to the late Sylvester and Fay Harrington Holmes. As a young boy, he started working the family farm with his father located in Cuthbert, GA before eventually settling in Morgan his home, where he spent the past 50 years building a life centered on family, hard work, and friendships. 

He graduated from Randolph County High School, where he played football, and later attended Andrew College in Cuthbert, where he graduated. Wayne later started his own business, Holmes Remodeling, and spent many years doing construction and home remodeling for folks all across Southwest Georgia.

 Wayne never met a stranger and enjoyed life's simple pleasures. Whether he was cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs with a loud "Go Dawgs!", pulling for the Atlanta Braves, or spending time at the lake with family and friends, he treasured every moment. He loved summer afternoons on the porch with a cold beer in hand, relaxing at the lake house, and making memories on the beaches of St. George Island. Above all else, Wayne loved his family. His greatest joy came from spending time with his children, grandchildren, and the many people he loved. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Fay Holmes; his beloved daughter, Priscilla Holmes Boyce; and his grandson, Benjamin "B.J." Jason McCrary. 

Survivors include is his loving wife of 55 years, Nelline "Nell" Sizemore Holmes of Morgan; his children, Patricia Nell McCrary (Ricky) of Albany, Ritchie Lee Holmes (Patty) of Morgan, Kim Sebastian (Tony) of Leesburg, and Tiffany Holmes Rowe of Albany; his grandchildren, Melanie Holmes of Morgan, Andrea Arnold (Chad) of Leesburg, Michael Brandon Holmes of Morgan, Joshua Wayne Boyce of Lakeland, Florida, Jennifer Rae Boyce of Lakeland, Florida, Morgan Allen Rowe of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savana Grace Sebastian of Dunwoody; his sisters, Sylvia Holmes of Huntsville, Alabama, and Patsy "Pat" Holmes of Newnan; along with numerous extended family members.

 The family will receive friends at Mathews Funeral Home on Sunday, July 5, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.