Illinois Wesleyan University

Born June 12, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, to James and Maud (Ozouf) Holmes.

1945 graduate Calumet High School.

Later attended Illinois Wesleyan University.

Served his country in WWII and Korea as a paratrooper for the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division.

Taught in Rockford and Freeport Public Schools.

Died Feb. 27, 2015 in his home

Survived by wife and children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren.

Honquest Funeral Home; Grace United Methodist Church.

Source: Rockford Register Star March 4, 2015