Donald Aaron Holmes

Intellectually and spiritually fearless, he, in his own way, lived life to the fullest. Not the type to jump out of airplanes or climb mountains, he was an explorer of the human experience -- mind, body and soul – and regularly came up with insightful observations. As thoroughly as he plumbed the depths of life’s mysteries, however, music was his true love. He partnered with James House on the latter’s self-titled album in the 1980s, writing most of the lyrics, before James switched to country music. Don’s music, lyrics, sense of humor, and keen intellect will reverberate with all who knew him for years to come.

Reflections:

A Brother Departs - Bill Holmes

Always a trailblazer,

the first of us to go.

Now after the fireworks,

he's gone.

Dear Brother - Jeannie Holmes

Number 4 of 7

The middle child was he

In his final months of life

We rushed to him to see

He helped me with my music

Keyboard and guitar

The thought of him not being here

Is really quite bizarre

He always was a thinker

Debating was his thing

He wrote so many good songs

I loved to hear him sing

He gave to me a wedding gift

A song for me and John

A beautiful sound of life and love

And now my big brother is gone

Some say he's gone to heaven

I feel we will meet again

The bond between us siblings

Can never completely end

We will scatter his ashes

Where the road meets the sky

So very hard for all of us

To say a final good-bye

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neptunesociety.com/location/nashville-cremation for the Holmes family.