Robert Wade Holmes' Obituary
HOLMES, ROBERT “ROBBY” WADE, 40, was born March 8, 1973 in Garland, Texas and passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in Dallas, Texas after a month long battle with pneumonia. He is survived by his life partner of 14 years, Larry Simmons; parents, Robert “Reb” and Deborah Holmes; older sister, Carrie Bullock and husband Mark; younger sister, Missy Whittington; nieces Mallory and Emma; a great niece, MyLeigh; and numerous family and friends. Robby was a 1992 graduate of Cushing High School in Cushing, Texas and attended Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas. He was employed for 16 years as a phlebotomist with Laboratory Corporation of America. He worked in many healthcare settings, the latest being Uptown Physicians Group. He graced the lives of so many over the years with a warm smile and a kind word. He loved to laugh, he loved to travel and he loved his dogs, Rusty, Gandy and Chuy. He led an adventurous life and was an aspiring actor appearing last season on two episodes of the hit tv show Dallas. He loved all things Dolly Parton and traveled frequently to the Great Smoky Mountains and Dollywood. Robby inspired so many people and his humbleness and amazing spirit were something to be admired. His time on earth was far too short, but his 40 years of life left a great impression and memories that will last forever. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 2:30 pm at Restland Memorial Chapel located at 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made in Robby’s memory to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library online at www.imaginationlibrary.com. Donations can also be mailed to: The Dollywood Foundation 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd. Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.
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