Douglas R. Holmes, 74, of North Catasauqua, died Oct. 18, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara (Tolan) Holmes for 53 years.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Kenneth Sr. and Thelma “Sis” (Gillespie) Holmes.

He was a 1964 Catasauqua High School graduate.

He served in the U.S. Army, spending more than a year in Vietnam.

He retired from Tucker Burke Provisions Company, Catasauqua. Earlier, he worked for Phoenix Forge, Catasauqua, and Mack Trucks, Allentown.

He was a lifelong member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Whitehall.

He was an active member of the CHS Booster Club, having served as president.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Todd and his wife Gina; a brother, Kenneth Jr. and his wife Carol; and two granddaughters, Ella and Brooke Holmes.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Tracy Holmes.

Contributions may be made to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley by visiting PCFLV.org.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.