Gerald W. "Jerry" Holmes

Gerald W. “Jerry” Holmes age 72 of Toledo, Ohio passed away on June 18, 2024 in his home after a long battle with COPD. Jerry was born in Toledo on September 24, 1951 to Wayne and Mary (O’Connor) Holmes.

Jerry was a 1969 graduate of Rogers High School. He was a 30-year member of the Teamsters having worked for Interstate Motor Freight and retiring from Yellow Freight in 2000. After retirement, he was employed at the Toledo Country Club and in the Transportation Department for Toledo Public Schools.

Jerry was longtime member of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Catholic Church. He enjoyed his summer home in Port Clinton, OH and loved spending time with his family and friends.

Surviving is his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 52 years, Becky; son, Jerry (Rebecca) Holmes of Narrows, VA; grandson, Carter Holmes and sister, Kerri (Dave) Lehsten. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his siblings, Kathy, Tim and Marilyn.

Family and friends will be received at the Newcomer Funeral Home (Southwest Chapel), 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo on Monday, June 24, 2024 from 4:00-8:00 PM. Prayers will begin in the funeral home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 9:15 AM followed by the Funeral Mass at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Catholic Church at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sincera Palliative Care or St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church.