William (Billy) E Holmes, 83 of Slidell, LA passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at his residence in Slidell, LA. He was born January 31, 1941 in McComb, Mississippi.

Billy was a star athlete who played many sports to include basketball, baseball, and tennis. Basketball was his passion. After graduating from Louisiana College, Pineville, he went on to get his Master's Degree in guidance and education from Prairie View A&M University. Billy then went on to be a high school and college basketball coach for his entire career. Coaching took him to Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia. His coaching career began at Lloyd Star, MS. Known by many as "Coach Holmes", he has touched many lives, and is loved and highly respected by those he coached, worked along side, and played sports with.

Billy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was married to Linda, his high school sweetheart for 63 beautiful years. He loved and adored Linda with all of his heart and soul. He was the best dad his children could ever ask for. He showed his children what it means to be a good person and loving father.

Billy loved all things outdoors, especially fishing and being on the water. On most days, you could bet he was watching some sort of sporting event on TV, but mostly basketball.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Joe Wiley and Ricky Krustchinsky for their long-lasting friendship with Billy over the years. It meant the world to him.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11:00 am at Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery in McComb, MS. Bro. Joe Wiley will officiate. Sharkey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald (Ron) W Holmes; father, George Everett Holmes; mother, Alice Powell Holmes; brother, George David Holmes; daughter-in-law, Michele Lillian Holmes.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Welch Holmes of Slidell, LA; son, Warren (Randy) Holmes; daughter, Robin Leigh Holmes; grandchildren, Diamond Ruby Holmes and Gordon Edward Manni; brother, James (Jimmy) L Holmes; sister, Carolyn Estelle Douglas; A host of nephews, nieces and friends; daughter-in-law, Natalia Holmes.

In honor of Billy's late son, Ronald W Holmes, the family would prefer donations be made to Juniper Grove Baptist Church, Poplarville, MS or First Baptist Church of Vancleave for International Missions.

Pallbearers will be Warren (Randy) Holmes, Harold Welch, Gordon Edward Manni, Drew Welch, Danny Warren and Miller Hammill. Honorary pallbearers will be James (Jimmy) Holmes, Ricky Krustchinsky, Ben Welch, and Gordon C Manni.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com