Pulliam Funeral Chapel
Oblong, Illinois

 

ARTHUR L. " ART " HOLMES 63 OBLONG, IL.

FUNERAL: 11:00 a.m. TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2000
Pulliam Funeral Home - Oblong

MEMORIAL: OBLONG AMERICAN LEGION POST # 219

Arthur L. "Art" Holmes 63 of Oblong, IL. died at 9:30 p.m. Friday September 22,

2000 at Crawford memorial Hospital Robinson, IL. Art was born on

May 31, 1937 in Martin Township Crawford County, Illinois. He was the son of

Robert S. & Dorothy (Waggoner) Holmes. On April 13, 1963 he married Marsha

Fasig. Art was a member of Seed Chapel Church rural Oblong. He was a farmer

and owned and operated Holmes Grader Service. He was a devoted member of

the SAL (Sons of American Legion)? Oblong American Legion Post #219. Art is

survived by his wife Marsha; 1 Son - Jeff Monroney; 2 Daughters &

Sons-In-Laws - Sarah & John Birkofer and Cindy & Scott Williamson; 5

Grandchildren - Bobby Kintner, Jenna & MaraLee Birkofer and Cory & Colton

Williamson; Mother - Dorothy & Dwight Quillman. Art was preceded by his

Father and 1 Brother Keith Holmes. SAL Rites at the cemetery were

conducted by Oblong American Legion Post #219 SAL and Oblong American

Legion Post #219. burial was in Oblong Cemetery.