Roger Layne Holmes

December 30, 1948 - December 28, 2020

Roger Layne Holmes, 71, of Wynne, died on Monday, December 28, 2020, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Roger was born in Wynne on December 30, 1948, to the late Ben and Myrtle Holmes. He was a Real Estate Broker, builder and developer. Roger served as Crowley's Ridge Country Club President and was the club golf champion many times. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cooking for his family and friends. Roger was a member of Wynne Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Ann Ransom Holmes of the home, son, Carey Holmes and wife Karen of Fayetteville, grandchildren, Coy Holmes, Chadd Holmes and wife Val, Lindsay Holmes Osment and husband Taylor, great grandchild, Emery Jo Holmes, brother, Terry Holmes of Wynne, sisters, Bonnie Head of Indiana, Barbara Wauer of Heber Springs, and Judy Creasey of Fair Oaks. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Holly Holmes Stricklin in 1996, parents, Ben and Myrtle Holmes and brother, Benny Ray Holmes. Visitation will be held at Wynne Baptist Church, Thursday, December 31, 2020, from 1 to 2 PM. Funeral services will follow at 2 PM. Burial will be in Cogbill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Wynne Baptist Church or to a charity of the donors choice. Arkansas Department of Health guidelines for COVID-19, states that face coverings are required for any indoor gatherings, please always maintain social distancing. Thank you for your kindness and cooperation in following these guidelines.