Mr. Nathaniel Holmes

Adams announces the passing of Mr. Nathaniel Holmes, 84, transitioned on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Adams announces funeral services for Mr. Nathaniel Holmes which will be held 12:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Second Arnold Baptist Church located 1427 E. 37thSt.

Interment: Greenwich Cemetery.

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“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”

John 14:1-3

Reflections of Life

Nathaniel Holmes was born December 5, 1934 in Savannah, GA. Nathaniel was the forth of ten children born to the late Arthur “Clifford” Holmes and Elizabeth Johnson Holmes. Nathaniel was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Sumpter,  four brothers and two sisters.

Nathaniel attended school in the public school system of Savannah, GA. Over the years he worked as a laborer for various local businesses. Nay was an avid sports lover and outstanding athlete. His passion included football and baseball but his talents were highlighted on the basketball court. Nay was a member of the first basketball team at Frank Callen Boys Club, he assembled the first basketball racks in the new Frank Callen Gymnasium and was an original member of the Savannah Jets Semi-Pro Basketball Team.

On Tuesday, January 15, 2019, there was a peaceful transition. Surrounded by those who lovingly called him “Nay, Pops, Daddy, Uncle, Nay-Nay and friend”, Nathaniel felt his last pain.

Nay’s love for his family was limitless. Because of this he was often entrusted with the care and nurturing of his nieces, nephews and grandchildren. The memories of a life well-lived will be cherished by six sons; Nathan Holmes, Stockbridge, GA, Anthony Fickling, Augusta, GA,

Saleem “Mikey” Polite (Eboni), Yusef Polite, Jahbarie Polite and Nathaniel “Juicy” Polite (JoAnna) all of Savannah, GA, three daughters; Wanda Chester, Savannah, GA, Denise Buchanan, Lithonia, GA, and Angela London (David), Richmond Hill, GA, seventeen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren, one brother,

Commissioner James Holmes (Yvonne) Savannah, GA, two sisters; Mary Simmons, Savannah, GA and Cassie Gray, Augusta, GA, sister-in-law, Bertha Holmes, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

No Night Without

There is no night without a dawning

No winter without a spring

And beyond the dark horizon

Our hearts will once more sing…

For those who leave us for a while

Have only gone away

Out of a restless, care worn world

Into a brighter day.

Helen Steiner Rice