![]() ![]() The church was established by Jesuit Fathers after many railroad employees began settling in Bowie during the late 19the century, according to parishioner Dorothy M. He said the church's steeple was a familar sight and could be seen for miles throughout the community. "It was a landmark," said Ned Mullikin, who said his father helped build the church in 1893. Four firemen were injured in the fire, the cause of which is still under investigation.Īs firemen kept an eye on the smoldering ruins yesterday, dozens of parishioners stood nearby gazing at the remains of the wood framed church. In memory of Billy Houston Holmes, Jr., please visit our floral store.An early morning fire yesterday destroyed the 84-year-old Ascension Catholic Church, long a landmark in the old railroad community of Bowie.įire officials in Prince George's County said the blaze, reported shortly before 3 a.m., caused an estimated $400,000 damages to the church located at 12600 Lanham Severn Rd. Letter of condolences may be shared with the family at To send flowers Arrangements by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. (Stamey) Holmes his sons Trevor, Nathan, and Zachary Holmes his sisters Peggy Kurczewski (John Penkert), Sherry (Mark) Smith, and Libby Holmes and longtime partner Denise Ann Ali as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family, including all of Denise’s family in which he shared a special bond.Ī memorial mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Ascension Catholic Church, 12700 Lanham Severn Rd., Bowie, MD 20720. He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Houston Holmes, Sr. He was always a kindhearted stand-up person, and his overwhelmingly positive personality was contagious. He liked to create his own new recipes but also made sure to carry on and share traditional family recipes.īilly was always happiest when he was spending time with his family. Animals have also brought much joy to Billy, including his fur babies, Carly and Alexa. Sports weren’t the only loves of Billy’s life. He was ecstatic when Nate told him that he had received the 2021 Sportsmanship Award for Football, when Trevor was accepted into the University of New Haven in CT and Zach’s outstanding athletic accomplishments as he approaches his senior year in high school. He enjoyed every practice and every game that he was able to attend due to his health and thoroughly enjoyed watching his sons play baseball and football. Proudest moments were watching his three sons succeed academically and athletically. Billy enjoyed playing poker and participated in the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, making it to the last round only to be defeated by Chris Ferguson. His love for sports stayed with him throughout the years and although he would watch any sporting event on television, he was a diehard Redskins fan and Maryland Terrapins fan. He would tell stories about going to the racetracks to watch the horses with his parents, a passion that remained with him as he loved going to Harrington Raceway to place his bets and watch the big screens. He was best described as having baseball run through his veins. He graduated from DuVal High School, Class of 1988.Īlways an avid sports fan, growing up Billy was into every sport imaginable. Billy Houston Holmes, Jr., 52, of Milford, DE passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. ![]()
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