Ernest Holmes, age 85, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Robeson County, NC on October 29, 1928 to the late William and Lydia Quick Holmes. He was previously employed by West Point Pepperell. Mr. Holmes is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Holmes of the home; daughters, Regina Tyner of the home and Anita Pait and husband Jeff of Lumberton; sisters, Elizabeth Taylor of Lumberton, Beulah Brown of Alpharetta, GA, and Gladys Odum of Aberdeen; and granddaughter, Alyssa Pait. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 East 5th Street in Lumberton. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel with Rev. Robert Britt officiating. Burial will follow in Floyd Memory Gardens in Lumberton.