John A. Holmes Sr., 91, formerly of Allenwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Rose View Rehab and Care Center, Williamsport.

Born December 29, 1934 in rural Montgomery, he was a son of the late J. Lester and Velma (Moyer) Holmes.  On June 29, 1957 he married the former Nancy A. Yost and together they celebrated 63 years of marriage until her passing on January 16, 2021.

John was a graduate of Watsontown High School, and attended Williamsport Technical Institute receiving a certificate in toolmaking.  He served his country honorably in the US Army.  Most of his life he worked as a machinist at GTE Sylvania, but held multiple other jobs such as: greyhound bus driver, courier for Watsontown Bank, and previously bred cows.

He was a member of First Baptist Church in Elimsport.  John also volunteered over 13 years for New Tribes Mission in Sanford, Florida as a royal volunteer; and enjoyed volunteering with his wife at Pennwood Bible Camp.  He enjoyed camping and fishing, but most of all cherished his time spent with family, especially taking his grandchildren fishing.

John is survived by two sons: Mark Holmes and his wife Missi, of Watsontown, and Tim Holmes, of Mifflinburg; two daughters:  Maryann Redden and her husband Larry, of Montgomery, and Beth Holmes, of Allenwood; one daughter-in-law: Tammy Williams, of Mobile, AL; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother: Gene Holmes, of Kentucky; and two sisters: June Catherman, of Montoursville, and Edith Eichenlaub, of Watsontown.

Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son: John Holmes Jr.; granddaughter: Shannon Holmes; and brother: Jim Holmes.

There will be a viewing held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 14 at First Baptist Church of Elimsport, 16818 PA 44, Allenwood, where a funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, with his pastor, Rev. Todd Baker, officiating.  Burial with full military honors will follow in Montoursville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations in his memory be made to Pennwood Bible Camp, 10 Old Route 6, Ulysses, PA 16948.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brooks Funeral Home & Cremation Svc PC, 124 Main Street, Watsontown.   To share a memory or condolence for the family please visit www.wfbrooksfuneralhome.com.