Samuel Holmes

Samuel "Seal" Holmes, age 71, a retired cement finisher, left this earthly life without any suffering on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at his residence. He was a native of New Orleans, La. and a lifelong resident of the Cutoff Community of Algiers, La. Loving and devoted friend of Louella Lewis, her children and grandchildren. Beloved father of Regina (Bruce) Letman of Houston, Tx., Antionette (Leslie) Legaux and Susan (Paul) Hunter of Dayton, Tx. Son of the late Clarence Holmes, Jr. and Zelma Banks Davis. Stepson of the late Calvin Davis. Brother of Shelia Phillips, Deborah Devore, the late Clarence Holmes, Jr. and Zelma Clark. Nephew of Barbara Banks of Lafayette, La. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 6 nieces, 8 nephews and a host of cousins other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Second Nazarine and Second Baptist Churches, Asbury United Methodist Church, First Agape Outreach, Sixth Baptist Church and all neighboring churches; employees of Our Lady of Wisdom and St. Luke Living Centers, Shalmon Home Health, First Student, Oakmont Apartments, Goodwill Industries Southeastern, G. Riley Cleaning Service and East Jefferson Hospital are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Second Nazarine Baptist Church, 3062 Boyd St., New Orleans, La. on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Peter Crawford, officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com