Matthew Douglas Holmes

1987 - 2016

Matthew Douglas Holmes obituary, 1987-2016, Metairie, LA

BORN

1987

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Matthew Holmes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 25, 2016.

Matthew (“Big Ben / Biggie”) Holmes passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the age of 29. He was born on February 25, 1987, in New Orleans to the late Steven P. Holmes and Jan H. Holmes.





He attended Crescent City Baptist School, where he graduated in 2006.





He is preceded in death by his father Steven P. Holmes; his grandfather Willard P. Holmes; his grandmothers, Betty A. Holmes and Evelyn P. Hare. He is also preceded in death by his friends, Buffy and Dieffenbacher.





He is survived by his beloved mother Jan H. Holmes; sister Jennifer K. Holmes-Dever (Randy); great-grandmother Walton P. Amos; his uncles, Mark B. Holmes (Myra), Doug E. Holmes and Brian F. Hare; and his cousins, Christopher Holmes, Jessica Hare and Joshua Hare. Big Ben is also survived by his loyal friends, Bashful and Mingeaux.





Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. A Memorial Visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 4:00 p.m. until service time. Inurnment will be private.

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November 29, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss!! Prayes to you and your family, with my deepest of sympathy.

David and Robyn Pierce

November 28, 2016

Brenda Guinta

Heart is breaking. Love and peace until we all meet again, big guy.

November 27, 2016

Torroll Family

so sorry to hear of Matthews passing....our deepest sympathy

November 27, 2016

Krystal Riley

You were always there for me when I needed it. Your heart was larger than most, your smile was infectious, and the way you skated out of doing the front of the house at closing time was professional! I will always love and appreciate you for your kindness and strength. I will continue to pray for you. This is a great loss to the world. Love you brother!! --Ruby

November 27, 2016

Tom & Ann Smith

We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Tom and Ann Smith

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