Charles Lewis "Goober" Holmes Jr., age 51 of Rocky Point, passed peacefully at home Sunday April 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 9, 1971 in Petersburg, VA son of Mary Soles Holmes and the late Charles Lewis Holmes Sr.

He is survived by in addition to his mother, his wife, Rhonda Holmes; four children, Dallas Holmes of Castle Hayne, Jordan Holmes of Rocky Point, Dustin Holmes of Rocky Point, and Skyler Holmes of Castle Hayne; three grandchildren, Ryker Head, Harlyn Holmes, and Khorey Holmes; four sisters, Pamala Blackwell, Linda Lee Batten and husband Lacy, Kimmy Batten and husband Toby, and Crystal Parker and husband Matt all of Chadburn; father and mother in law, Bill and Louise Ellegood; many nieces and nephews; and special cousins, Randall Soles and son Waylon.

Goober was an iron worker and really loved his work. He enjoyed cooking and grilling. He was a great family man and loved to joke and have a good time. Goober dearly loved his family and was a great husband, father, and brother. "With so much love to his Southern Industrial Family."

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

You are invited to sign the online guestbook.