Billy Earl Holmes Jr, affectionately known as Little Bill, 68, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on June 2, 2025, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 9, 1956, to Billy E. Holmes and Billie Jean Harsson in Lepanto, Arkansas. Anyone that knew him, knew he was always smiling, laughing and was one of the most laid-back easy-going souls you'd ever meet. He was fun, carefree, and so incredibly handsome with the prettiest blue eyes. He was a gifted baseball player whose love for the game began as a child and remained a constant throughout his

life. Though he excelled as a short stop and center fielder, his talent allowed him to play any position with confidence and grace. He continued to play well into adulthood and when he wasn't on the ballfield, you could find him on the water pursuing another one of his passions, bass fishing. He was a graduate of Wooddale High School class of '75 and after his graduation he began working for JM Smucker Company where he stayed for nearly 25 years. He then worked for Natural Stone and Tile until his retirement.

He is survived by his daughters, Heather Holmes Schreppel (Greg) and Malarie Holmes Vincent (Kevin), his 5 grandchildren: Dylan Orman, Corbyn Schreppel, Brayden Schreppel, Madison Vincent and Charlotte Vincent. His 3 sisters; Connie Lynn Jones, Kathy Yvette Harris (Max) and Vickie Jeanette Thornton (Robert) and his mother, Billie Jean Warmack. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

He is preceded in death by his Father, Billy Earl Holmes Sr.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation celebrating his life on Monday June 9, 2025 from 10-12 at Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park- East. Officiated by Robert Thornton.