Holmes – Charlie Curtis Holmes, age 89, of Callahan, Florida passed away on January 3, 2022. He was born in Dublin, Georgia to the late Louis and Trudy Holmes on August 13, 1932.  Shortly after graduating high school, Charlie joined the United States Army and proudly served our country. After his honorable discharge, Charlie met and fell in love with the love of his life, Phyllis Joan Breeding while working together in Jacksonville, Florida. They wed on February 9, 1960 and shared an amazing marriage filled with countless blessings. Charlie and Phyllis enjoyed traveling all over the world.  Charlie was a Godly man.  He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Gray Gables for over 40 years. Charlie had a passion for teaching Sunday school and sharing the word of God.  God, family, and work were Charlie's 3 loves. He was also a life-long member and past President of The Jacksonville Propeller Club.  Charlie was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather that will be missed dearly.  He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sandy Eltashni; sister, Janette Langmack; brother, Randall Holmes.

Charlie leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years, Phyllis Holmes; sons, Chuck Langanger, Joe (Helen) Holmes, Sam Holmes; sister, Janice Evans; grandchildren, Joe Holmes, Jr., Greg Langanger, Kristen Holmes, Amanda Holmes, Tyler Holmes, Courtney Holmes, Emily Holmes, Ariel Dampier; great-grandchildren, TJ Simpson, Makayla Simpson, Emmalei Norton, Gabriel Bell, Ellaina Dampier.

A Celebration of Charlie's Life will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 7:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Gray Gables with Pastor Cody Page officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.  A private family interment will be held on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Jacksonville National Cemetery where military honors will be rendered. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011, 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.