Mr. Sam Milton Holmes, age 88, of Snead, Alabama, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at Grandview Hospital.

Mr. Holmes was a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church, he served his country in The United States Army, was a volunteer Firefighter and member of the Rescue Squad. He was also a Member of The Snead Town Council and The Lion's Club.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law - Jan and Randal Gilliland of the Wynnville Community of Susan Moore, AL., his daughter and son-in-law – Lori and Robert Dempsey of Susan Moore, AL., his daughter and son-in-law – Kim and Jesse Tidwell of Locust Fork, AL.; his grandson – Jake Goble of Vail, CO.; and his sister – Ruth Wallace of Tarrant, AL.,

Mr. Holmes is preceded in death by his wife – Carol Grimes Holmes; his parents – Oll and Effie (Jimmerson) Holmes, his brothers – Gradon Holmes, Elvis Holmes and Junior Holmes; and his sisters – Pauline Larkin, Corine Waid, Lucille McBrayer, Olevia Wright, and Carnell Webb.

Brother Bric Latham will conduct the Funeral Service, Friday, December 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, with Snead Funeral Home Directing. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery. Mr. Holmes will lie in repose, at Bethel Baptist Church, Friday from 12 (noon) until service time.

Pallbearers will be - Billy Max Wright, Larry Wright, Jerry Webb, Steven Waid, Phillip Holmes, Mike Holmes, and Andy McBrayer.

Honorary pallbearers will be - Hartley Prince, Zachariah Waid, Terry Wallace, and George Larkin.

In Lieu of Flowers the family requests that donations be made to The Blount County Animal Adoption Center, 5241 County Highway 1, Cleveland, AL 35049