Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for Douglas "Coot" Ray Holmes, 48, of Foxworth, who passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Forrest General Hospital. Interment will be at Antioch Baptist Church in Foxworth. Pastor Brian Stewart will officiate the services. Rylee Freeman will provide special music.

The Holmes family will receive guests on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Hathorn Funeral Home.

Douglas was a man who found his greatest peace in the heart of the woods and the quiet of the pasture. An avid outdoorsman, Douglas' soul was most at home when he was scouting for deer, tracking the elusive "big buck," or casting a line into a favorite fishing hole. Whether he was tending to his cows at daybreak or navigating the rugged terrain of a hunt, he lived in harmony with the land he loved so much. While his passion for the wild was eclipsed only by the unwavering love he held for his family. Douglas leaves behind a legacy of strength, simple pleasures, and a profound respect for nature that will continue to inspire all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his two Grandfathers, Henry Holmes, Ray Stovall; Grandmother, Charlotte Stovall; two Uncles, Dennis Holmes, Marty Stovall; and one Cousin Amy McDaniel.

He is survived by his Father, Henry "Doug" Douglas Holmes, of Foxworth; his Mother, Shelia Stovall Holmes, of Foxworth; one Sister, LeAnn olmes, of Foxworth; one Grandmother, Merle Holmes; one Nephew, Cole Welch (Kendall), of Foxworth; one Niece, Raelee Welch; six Aunts, Connie Stampley (Austin), Regina Raynes (Billy Jack), Betti Franklin (Gary), Paula McPhearson (Eugene), Carolyn Wascomb (Tim), Donna Stovall; one Uncle, Patrick Stovall; one Special cousin, Josh Raynes (Kayla); a long list of cousins including Joy Stringer, Terri Jo Stringer, Emily Stogner, Amber Wascomb, Krista Populis; and his pet dog, Penny Holmes.

Mr. Holmes will be carried to his final resting place by those honored to serve as Pallbearers; they include: Brian Ginn, John Ginn, Michael Ginn, Adam Franklin, Barry Stringer, Jason Raynes, Scott Raynes, and Chase Franklin. Honorary pallbearers will be Josh Raynes, Cole Welch, Allen Mulford, Will Stovall, and Eric Miller.

Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com