Theodore Holmes passed away peacefully September 6, 2022 in Canton, Georgia at the age of 103. He was born in Syracuse, New York February 7, 1919 and grew up in Fayetteville, New York. Theodore was the only child of Ernest Julio Holmes and Linley Howell Holmes. Typical of the period, his parents lived a simple life, sustaining the family with their small farm. His father owned a gas station and his mother sold eggs from her chickens at markets in Syracuse. During the Great Depression young Ted had a paper route at an early age to help the family. Always a curious person, he was a good student and explored the world through his own reading and research. Theodore graduated Fayetteville High School in 1936, but lacking funds for college, he took a job at a local die casting factory. He soon married his high school sweetheart, Edna Conde and began a family. In 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during WWII on the USS Osage in the Pacific as a Radarman. Upon discharge, he used his skills in mathematics and carpentry to work with his father-in-law installing aluminum storm windows, a new advancement of the time. He typically worked six days a week and also "moonlighted" at a bowling alley to help his children attend college. In the 1960s Theodore took the civil service exam and began work for the U.S Postal Service until his retirement. During his lifetime, he was proficient at many pastimes including swimming, springboard diving, ice skating, horse shoes, bowling and card games, especially Cribbage. He treasured two cribbage boards, one hand crafted by his father and the other by his grandfather James Henry Holmes. He also enjoyed hiking, traveling, square dancing, genealogy study, personal computing, investing, and collecting coins and antique clocks. He enjoyed all kinds of music from Methodist hymns to symphony and opera. He could engage in conversations on many subjects and was interested in learning from others. After the passing of his wife Edna in 1978, Theodore retired and moved to Tucson, Arizona to escape the harsh winters of central New York and to be close to his only grandson, Peter. There he met Kathleen Curtis who became his second wife. They enjoyed square dancing and traveling together until her passing in 2003. In 2015 at the age of 96 Theodore moved to Canton, GA to be near his daughter, Karen. Theodore is survived by his daughter Karen (Don) Converse of Canton GA, son Theodore R. Holmes of Dewitt NY, grandson Peter W. Holmes of Alameda, CA, granddaughters Wendy Converse Jones of Carrollton, GA and Jennifer Converse (Donnie) Hetherington of Murfreesboro, TN. His oldest son Alan Jay Holmes (Ann Wirtz) predeceased him in 2018. Also surviving are 6 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren as well as other beloved family members, step children and step grandchildren. Theodores remains will be interred in White Chapel Memory Gardens, Dewitt NY next to his wife Edna. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity.