Marion L. Holmes, 97, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2021, at home in Batavia surrounded by family. He was born on July 29, 1924 in Bellevue, Kentucky to the late John Winfred and Mary Theresa Holmes. He graduated from Newport Catholic High School in 1942 and was drafted into the United States Army that same year. He served honorably through the remainder of WW II including time spent in New Guinea, the Philippines, and Japan. He came home and married Margaret J. Senger on June 28, 1947. He worked for General Electric for over 30 years before retiring in 1989. He enjoyed traveling, camping, and spending time with grandchildren. He is survived by sons: Stephen (Betty), Allen (Kathy), Kevin (Cathy), and David (Melissa); 7 grandchildren: Tara (Chad) Estrella, Heather (Mike) Holmes-Medina, Stephanie (Graig) Hoffman, Jennie (Tim) Coyle, Eric Holmes, Erin (Iain) MacLeod, Sara Holmes; and 18 great grandchildren. Marion was preceded in death by Margaret in 2005. A gathering will be held Wednesday, November 10 from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM at Fares J. Radel Funeral Home on Kellogg Avenue with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Thursday, November 11 at 11:00 AM at Saint Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Amelia. Interment with military honors will follow immediately after at Floral Hills Memorial Garden in Independence, KY. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Hospice of Cincinnati or The ALS Society of America.
A gathering will be held Wednesday, November 10 from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM at Fares J. Radel Funeral Home on Kellogg Avenue with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Thursday, November 11 at 11:00 AM at Saint Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Amelia. Interment with military honors will follow immediately after at Floral Hills Memorial Garden in Independence, KY.
At Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and Crematory, we understand what a difficult and sensitive time it is when a family member passes. We distinguish ourselves from other funeral homes in our commitment to making the funeral celebration a rewarding and memorable experience for family and friends.
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In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Hospice of Cincinnati or The ALS Society of America.
MaryAnne Fischesser says
November 4, 2021 at 11:04 pmTed and I are so sorry for your loss.
Charlie & JoAnne McCauloy says
November 10, 2021 at 3:53 amThe McCaulou’s. Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We always kept up to date on each other’s families, children, grandchildren and even the greats, on our Christmas Card exchange. So many good memories. We are unable to come to the services but we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane Meek says
November 5, 2021 at 12:04 amSo sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
Lois Galloway and Family says
November 10, 2021 at 9:07 pmWe are so sorry for your loss. Marion was such an amazing man and he was so good to our mother. As we got to know him over the years we certainly enjoyed being around him.
Our prayers are with you all through this difficult time. He will be greatly missed. A donation has been sent in his memory to the ALS Society of America