David V. Holmes

David V. Holmes, 55, of Parkesburg, passed away at his home on Saturday Janaury 10, 2009. He was the husband of Karen Gilchrist Holmes with whom he shared 14 years of marriage. Born in Chester, PA he was the son of Jennie Buonsante Holmes of Brookhaven and the late Joseph Holmes. David was a 1972 graduate of Ridley High School. He served in the US Navy from 1974 to 1976. David was employed by Innovative Cabinetry of King of Prussia as a machine operator. He enjoyed coaching little league soccer and he was an active member of the Parkesburg United Methodist Church.

He is survived, in addition to his wife and mother, by four children; David V. Holmes, II and Nicole L. Holmes both of Prospect Park, Darren Holmes and Andrea M. Livingston both of Parkesburg, two grandchildren and two siblings; Joseph Holmes of New Castle, DE and Mary Ann Gabelmann of Derry, NH. He was preceded in death by a brother Nicholas Holmes.

Funeral services will be held on Friday January 16, 2009 at 11:00am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA. Family and friends are also invited to attend a viewing Thursday evening, January 15, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Interment will be private.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com