Robert “Robby” Wade Holmes, 40, was born March 8, 1973, in Garland and passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, in Dallas after a monthlong battle with pneumonia.
He is survived by his life partner of 14 years, Larry Simmons; parents, Robert “Reb” and Deborah Holmes; older sister, Carrie Bullock and husband Mark; younger sister,
Missy Whittington; nieces Mallory and Emma; a great niece, MyLeigh; and numerous family and friends.
Robby was a 1992 graduate of Cushing High School in Cushing, Texas, and attended Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas.
He was employed for 16 years as a phlebotomist with Laboratory Corporation of America. He worked in many healthcare settings, the latest being Uptown Physicians Group.
He graced the lives of so many over the years with a warm smile and a kind word. He loved to laugh, he loved to travel, and he loved his dogs, Rusty, Gandy and Chuy.
He led an adventurous life and was an aspiring actor appearing last season on two episodes of the hit TV show Dallas. He loved all things Dolly Parton and traveled frequently to the Great Smoky Mountains and Dollywood.
Robby inspired so many people, and his humbleness and amazing spirit were something to be admired. His time on earth was far too short, but his 40 years of life left a great impression and memories that will last forever.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, at 2:30 p.m. at Restland Memorial Chapel located at 13005 Greenville Ave., Dallas. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made in Robby’s memory to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library online at ImaginationLibrary.com. Donations can also be mailed to The Dollywood Foundation, 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd., Pigeon Forge, Tenn. 37863.
Ray James Camargo, 56, passed quietly and peacefully from this world on Jan. 17 at home with John Combs, his partner of 20 years, at his bedside.
Ray was born July 20, 1957, in Lompoc, Calif. He moved to Las Vegas and then to Dallas in 1980.
He will be remembered in different ways by the many people who knew him, such as his zest for life, generosity to the downtrodden and homeless, and his passion — caring for the many dogs which he took in and gave a home.
Though no service is planned, it was Ray’s wish that remembrances of him be made as contributions to these agencies that were a great help to him and John during his illness — Community Hospice of Texas, AIDS Arms, Resource Center and White Rock Community Church.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition January 24, 2014.