Lost another racer

rtaylor3410 · 01-15-2009, 11:30 AM

Here's the obituary from the Dayton Daily News that contians information regarding the services and where contributions/condolences can be made.

Don will be missed.

HOLMES, Donald F. age 71, of Englewood died on Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Born in New Jersey, he grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He attended the University of Florida in Gainesville and received his degree in mechanical engineering from Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana. He and his family moved to Englewood in 1972. Don was owner and operator of C.W. Phillips Sheet Metal Fab., Inc. on Ray Street in Dayton. He was a private pilot. An active member of the local drag racing community, he was a member of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) since its founding and held several national records in various stock classes. He also built racing transmissions. He was preceded in death by his parents Tom and Doris Holmes. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Barbara; daughter Carole Shelton (Brian), son Rob Holmes (Gina), and grandchildren Nick and Joey Holmes, Kara and James Fletcher, and Ashley and Dylan Shelton, all of Huber Heights; brother Tom of Providence, Rhode Island; sister Lois of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; niece Debbie and nephews Mark, Tom, Greg, and Eric of Florida, Virginia, Rhode Island and New Jersey. A memorial service of thanksgiving for Dons life will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, "North Dayton Chapel" 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m until the time of service Saturday at the George C. Martin Funeral Home. If desired and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dons memory to the Miami Valley Alzheimers Association or to the charity of ones choice. Condolences may be left for the family at www.georgecmartinfuneralhome.com

01-15-2009, 11:30 AM	#6
rtaylor3410 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 30 Likes: 68 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Lost another racer Here's the obituary from the Dayton Daily News that contians information regarding the services and where contributions/condolences can be made. Don will be missed. HOLMES, Donald F. age 71, of Englewood died on Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Born in New Jersey, he grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He attended the University of Florida in Gainesville and received his degree in mechanical engineering from Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana. He and his family moved to Englewood in 1972. Don was owner and operator of C.W. Phillips Sheet Metal Fab., Inc. on Ray Street in Dayton. He was a private pilot. An active member of the local drag racing community, he was a member of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) since its founding and held several national records in various stock classes. He also built racing transmissions. He was preceded in death by his parents Tom and Doris Holmes. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Barbara; daughter Carole Shelton (Brian), son Rob Holmes (Gina), and grandchildren Nick and Joey Holmes, Kara and James Fletcher, and Ashley and Dylan Shelton, all of Huber Heights; brother Tom of Providence, Rhode Island; sister Lois of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; niece Debbie and nephews Mark, Tom, Greg, and Eric of Florida, Virginia, Rhode Island and New Jersey. A memorial service of thanksgiving for Dons life will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, "North Dayton Chapel" 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m until the time of service Saturday at the George C. Martin Funeral Home. If desired and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dons memory to the Miami Valley Alzheimers Association or to the charity of ones choice. Condolences may be left for the family at www.georgecmartinfuneralhome.com