Kenneth R. Holmes

Kenneth R. Holmes, 84, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Burial services have been held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the Lerado Cemetery, Reno County, Kansas. A memorial celebration service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 10, 2024 at First United Methodist Church, Wichita, KS. Kenneth was born on February 4, 1939, in Hutchinson, KS to Kelmet Glenn and Emma Estella (Webber) Holmes. He grew up on a farm and graduated from Arlington Grade school and Arlington High School in 1956. He also attended Hutchinson Junior College and graduated from WSU in 1960. Kenneth worked as a CPA and then found owning and managing rental property more enjoyable. He was active in the Downtown Lions Club, Wichita Rental Owners Association, Downtown Retired Businessmen’s Organization, the Wichita Investment Club and a long time active member of First United Methodist Church. Kenneth was known for his vintage toy collection, “Yesterday Toys”. He gave many programs with his toys of the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. He attended toy shows in five different states. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Glenn E. Holmes; sister-in-law, Reba Holmes. Survived by his wife, Bonnie Jo Holmes; sons, Jon K. (Loralee) Holmes, Kendal R. (Jennifer) Holmes; grandchildren, Colter Holmes, Hayden Holmes, Lacey Holmes, Emma Holmes, Kenton Holmes; adopted family, Mubashar, Nuzi, Sabrina and Musa Hameed of Houston, TX; sister-in-law, Carolyn Holmes of Wichita, KS, Verl L. Holmes of Colorado Springs, CO. Memorials have been established with: First United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway St., Wichita, KS 67202 and Trees for Life for their “See For Life” project providing eyeglasses to needy children around the world, 3006 W. St. Louis, Wichita, KS 67203-5129. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel.