Tribute Wall
In Memory of
Dr. John Melburn Holmes
1943 - 2025
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Betty Brown posted a condolence
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Q: Did Dr. John have any pets?
A: Yes, a beautiful pup named wiggy.
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Connie Yawn posted a condolence
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Moving to Roanoke in 1987 with my family, I immediately started work at Randolph medical Center as RN on night shift. It was then I met and began to work with Dr. Mel Holmes. He immediately became my friend. So witty and easy to work and comminicate with. He never fussed about being called at all hours of the night with questions or concerns. If you needed him, he was there……. Very quickly I might add. Always with a smile, deep voice and maybe a laugh, I truly loved Dr Holmes. You are truly missed,
Connie Yawn and family
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MARIE BAILEY posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF ONE OF THE BEST DOCTORS. HE WAS SUCH A SWEET AND KIND PERSON..I HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES OF THE DAYS I WORKED WITH HIM . HE TOOK TIME TO HELP THE ELDERLY AND THE PEOPLE WHO DIDN'T HAVE A DOCTOR IN THEIR AREA. I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM.
HE WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY
LOVE YOU ALL
MARIE BAILEY
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Vicki Ragan posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
Q: What will you never forget about Dr. John?
A: Dr Holmes was such a good doctor to my family in the 90s. He and I talked about flowers especially roses. He loved gardening. He was so kind. He will be missed.
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Melissa Noles lit a candle
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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Deborah Erwin Williams lit a candle
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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So sorry to see this news. Dr. Holmes was a kind man, and a wonderful doctor. He will be missed.
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Peggie Ward lit a candle
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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Dearest family, we were so saddened to hear about Dr Holmes !! I worked with him for years at Randolph County Hospital and helped him deliver vet so many babies!
He never complained when I would call him at night about an OB patient or one of his in-house patients! He loved serving the citizens of Roanoke especially the older generation! He was a joy to work with and by his side! I loved hearing that deep voice on the other end of the phone ! Grateful I am for knowing him, working with him , so proud to call him my friend and I will carry with me the nuggets of wisdom he shared with me over the years we worked together!
We always had a going race with our birthdays - he was 6 months older than me and when he would have his birthday in July, I would always refer to him as ‘ old man’- he would grin and say yeah yeah !!!
The last few years were not too good for him - he didn’t get out much —occasionally one would see him at our local Wal Mart! That was a treat for those who did see him!
We just had our Randolph County Hospital yearly reunion on the 18th of Jan ——so if ya’ll listen to his voice mail or read the texts on his phone you will laugh at some of them !!
Fly High Mel - you touched many lives and you will be missed! Tell Dr Primm and Dr Everett they are missed down here too !!
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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Alto Thompson posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Dr.Holmes was a awesome dr and friend we spent many yrs as friends he was my physician. I truly will miss our talks, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family
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Cathy Davis posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Dr. Holmes was the kindest, most compassionate doctor and man that I have ever known. He developed a personal relationship with every patient he ever had. They don't make them like him anymore. He will be missed.
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Mark & Tammie Duffie lit a candle
Monday, January 27, 2025
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