MSG Jack Sverre Holmes' Obituary
HOLMES, Jack Sverre, 84, of Largo died June 11th 2014 at Woodside Hospice in Pinellas Park. Jack is survived by his two sons, David and John (wife Patricia), daughter Lynne and brother Donald. Jack Holmes was born June 22nd 1929 in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in St. Petersburg, graduating from St. Petersburg High School with the class of 1947. He lived in Largo with his wife, Mary, who predeceased him in 2010. Jack was a Unit Administrator for the FL National Guard and the Army Reserve until he retired in 1984. He enjoyed reading and talking about history. His children sorely miss him. A Gathering with light refreshments for family and friends will be at Memorial Park Funeral Home in St. Petersburg at 11:00am - 12:00 noon on Saturday June 28th. Burial of Jack's urn will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery with a US Army Honor Guard.
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