EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. Raymond Holmes, 43, of Gary Street, entered into rest March 20, 2013. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Republican Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Willie Patten officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Holmes, a native of Edgefield County, was a member of Republican Grove Baptist Church and a graduate of Strom Thurmond High School.

Survivors include his mother, Susie Surry Holmes of Edgefield; his father, Richard Holmes, of North Augusta; a brother, Ricky Holmes of Edgefield; three nephews, Christopher, Byron and Kodell Holmes, all of Edgefield; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary in Edgefield was in charge of arrangements.