Paul Allen Holmes

Paul Allen Holmes, age 58, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at his home.  He is the son of Walter Wayne Holmes and the late Judy Nichols Westbrook.  His longest employment was with Dewey Brothers where he learned trade of welding, becoming a certified welder.  He took that knowledge and passion with him.  He also worked for Goldsboro Iron & Scrap Metal for many years, until he became disabled.  He enjoyed working on cars and playing games with his boys.  Often placing the need of others before his own, a very humble man; A simple man who would give you the shirt off his back, a defender of all.  He was loved by so many.  To friends and family they would simply describe him as their superman.

A service to celebrate the life of Paul Allen Holmes will be held by the graveside at Patetown Cemetery on Tuesday, March 4,th  2025, at 1:00 PM with Pastor Brian Gay officiating.  The family will greet friends and family briefly following the service at the cemetery.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of 41 years, Merita Holmes; sons, Michael Holmes, Christopher Holmes and wife Paula; brother, Gary Holmes; Sisters, Selena Grim, Sally George and husband, Martin George, Shelia Jones and Kimberly Delacruz; grandchildren, Seth Holmes, Aiden Holmes and Allen Holmes.

Flowers are welcome or memorial donations can be directed to a go fund me page, set up by the family.                                                                                                                                

Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Holmes family and online condolences may be sent via www.shumate-faulk.com

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