Willie Lane Holmes, age 87 of Westville, passed away on Monday, Feb 22, 1999 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City.

Funeral services were held on Feb 24 at Hickory Hill Baptist Church with the Rev David Oakes, the Rev Dan Padgett, and the Rev Stacey Stafford officiating.  Burial followed in the Hickory Hill Cemetery with Sims Funeral Home directing.

Survivors include sons Rex Holmes of Panama City, Ralph Holmes of Westville, and Douglas Holmes of Panama City; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

SOURCE:  Holmes County Advertiser, 3 March 1999, Page 21