Andrew A Holmes

Andrew Anthony Holmes, 68, of Hustle died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital.
Andrew was born and raised in Hustle, Virginia in Essex County. He was the son of the late Herbert and Estelle Holmes. He joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church at an early age. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Holmes and Gladys Berry and one brother Herbert Holmes.
He worked for many years in construction and was a member of the Laborer's Trust Union. Andrew was a hard worker and took care of his family. He loved his wife and three kids. He ensured his wife and kids had everything they needed. He taught his children many life lessons. He was a quiet man who stayed to himself. He loved to throw horseshoes and enjoyed throwing opponents off their game. He was loved and liked by so many people. He will be missed by everyone, but we know that he is in a better place now with is Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jean Holmes of Hustle, Virginia; one son, Andrew Mark Holmes of Richmond, Virginia; two daughters Felicia Holmes of Tappahannock, Virginia and Kristy Holmes of Locust Grove, Virginia; two grandsons Paris Pollard of Tappahannock, Virginia and Tyron Holmes of Farnham, Virginia.; one great-grandson Amir Pollard of Tappahannock, Virginia.; two sisters Antoinette Holmes of Hustle, Virginia and Susie Lewis of Fredericksburg, Virginia; three brothers Charles Holmes (Vernell) of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Norman Holmes of Hustle, Virginia and Nathan Holmes of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and one special friend Thomas Pollard III.


Funeral Home:
Cedell Brooks Funeral Home
25662 A.P. Hill Blvd
Port Royal, VA
US 22535