ANDERSON--Rev. Samuel Arnold Holmes, 67, of Anderson died November 20, 2016, at his residence after an extended illness.
He was born September 29, 1949, in Anderson to James and Rose (Titus) Holmes.
He was a graduate of Markleville High School; attended Ball State University and graduated with a master's degree from the Anderson University School of Theology. He completed his chaplain residency through St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis and was a chaplain for both St. John's and Community hospitals in Anderson.
He taught an enormous Boys Sunday school class, taught a large adult Sunday school class at North Anderson and Madison Park Church of God. Sam also taught a home bible study group. He was on the church council at North Anderson now Madison Park Church of God. He was a member of the Mayors committee against domestic violence. He was the town marshal for Markleville, Indiana.
Not only did he own and operated the Shell station at 8th and Jackson Street downtown Anderson for many years, Sam was the Downtown Shell Station,.
Survivors include his wife, Lois (Weiland) Holmes of Anderson, daughters, Teresa (Bob Bailey) Nyboer, Tamera (Jeffry) Stoakes and Su "Bambi" (Mark Hardegen) Brown; his grandchildren, Justin Bolton, Jacquelin (Brian) West, Jeremiah Brown, Zachery Branch (MaeLee Taulbee-Brooks), Theresa Stoakes, Kaylee Branch, Alex Stoakes and Leah Stoakes his brother, John (Jane) Holmes great grandchildren, Madison Bolton; Cadance Bolton; Aaron West; Abigail West; Joulina Shock; Jackson West; Dakota Lee Branch; Gracie Marie Tischler; Elana Rose Tischler nieces and nephews, (Aaron) Shawn (Amber) Garris, Alison Holmes; Yokum; cousins, Jane (Ken) Titus-Lewis and Matt (Sherry) Foust.
He was preceded in death by his parents and several cousins.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Madison Park Church of God with Pastor Tom Malbone officiating with visitation from 11 a.m. until the service at the church.
Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service is handling the funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the family.
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