Clinton Holmes Jr.

Clinton DeWitt Holmes Jr., 80, passed away on February 13, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on June 25, 1945, in New York to the union of Clinton Holmes and Gloria Fickling Holmes.

Clinton grew up in the Bronx and graduated from Baptist Hill High School in Charleston, South Carolina. After high school, Clinton attended South Carolina University in Columbia, South Carolina where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. After college, Clinton joined the Airforce and served four years. During his service, he was a recipient of the Air Force Good Conduct medal by the National Defense Service and achieved the rank of Sergeant.

Clinton worked for the City of Kansas City in several departments throughout his career. He retired in 2013 after more than thirty-five years of service. Clinton enjoyed spending his time with family and visiting the casino.

Clinton married Donna Marie Murray on April 12, 1990, they were happily married for 36 years.

Clinton was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton Holmes and Gloria Fickling and his only brother, Christopher Holmes (Darlene Holmes).

Clinton is survived his wife Donna Marie Holmes, five adult children: Gina Murray, Tanya Murray (Michael Johnson), Kenneth Murray (Teresa Murray), David Murray (Denise Murray – deceased), Jerry Murray (Pam Murray), and Shanisha Saulsberry, two sisters; Alice Diggs and Joyce Griffin, sisters-in-law, Darlene Holmes, Josephine Gaines, Carol Crowbarker, Vickie Dydell, brother-in-law, Albert Murray, and a host of nephews, nieces, grandchildren, and extended grandchildren.