Albert R. Holmes III

Obituary Albert Ronald Holmes, III was born in Seaford, DE April 2, 1982. Ronnie, as he preferred to be called, ended his long hard-fought battle with Type 1 diabetes on October 22, 2022. He was the son of Beverly and Albert Holmes, Jr. Ronnie, graduated from Delmar Jr-Senior High in 2000. At Delmar he was a member of the National Honor Society, Senior Class president, JV and Varsity basketball teams, JV and Varsity Baseball teams. He attended the University of Delaware and Wilmington University where he received his Bachelor of Science. From a very early age, Ronnie was a math whiz. His fascination with numbers led him to pursue jobs in banking. He worked at several banks including Bank of America, Tidemark Credit Union, Shore United and more recently Provident. He would also use his math skills to tutor high school students who needed a little extra help. Ronnie was a faithful member of Mount Hope United Methodist Church, Finchville, MD where he served in various church youth/young adult activities, groups and church treasurer. Ronnie loved sports as he was a diehard Chicago Bears, Mets and Lakers fan. He loved playing basketball and baseball. Ronnie started early playing sports for T ball, Little League teams in Delmar, MD. coached by his father. In 1994, his Little League baseball team won their 11-12 year old District 8 Maryland State Championship, in 1996 their 14-15 year old District 8 Maryland Championship and in 1997 his team placed second in the Maryland State Championship. One of his basketball teams won the Delmar Community Youth Championship in 1992 for 7-9 year old, 1994 second place for 10-12, in 1995 the championship and 1996 National Invitational Tournament for 13-15 year old. Ronnie was a sweet young man who met everyone with a smile. In fact, his journey in life could be titled, "Everyone Loves Ronnie". He loved driving even though it was with Indy 500 speed on local highways. His love for driving led to his love of cars. He would change cars at least every two years. Owning his dream car, a Range Rover was one of the highlights of his life. He loved playing video games with his cousins. He especially loved going to Marvel and horror movies' opening night with his cousin, Jay. Ronnie enjoyed eating. No one ever believed he was a big eater because he always maintained his slim stature. Ronnie's favorite television shows were the First Take, Cosby, Martin and the Fresh Prince. Ronnie's most special moment of his life was the birth of his nephew, Alexander. Charisse would let Alexander face time him every day while in the hospital. Alexander was his best bud. He was able to enjoy having a nephew for 14 love filled months. Ronnie loved being a big brother to his little sister, Charisse and uncle/godfather to little Alexander. Ronnie leaves to cherish loving memories: his parents Beverly and Albert Holmes, Jr., Laurel, DE, sister and brother in law Drs. Charisse and Adam Usman, a nephew/godson Alexander Usman, Harrisonburg, VA; aunts and uncles, Brian and Sherose Holmes, Newark, DE, Booker and Anita Evans, Bryans Road, MD, Vaughn Evans, Sr.(godfather) Finchville, MD, Melanie and Bruce Evans, Sr. Atlanta , GA, Sheila and Vincent Evans, Sr. Seaford DE, Faye Evans Stanley, Federalsburg, MD and Doris Bolden, Finchville, MD. Many loving cousins and friends. Godparents, Larry Magee, Federalsburg, MD, Rev. Dorothea Belt Stroman, Clinton, MD and Mary Collins, Columbia, NC. Some extra special people Angela Chester, Terri Batson, Mom Mom Marvel Walker and Cousin Catherine Lewis. Preceding Ronnie in death - grandparents Florence and Harvey B. Evans, Alena and Albert Holmes, Sr., aunt Brenda L. Evans, uncles Vance Bolden, Sr and Harvey L. Evans SUBMITTED WITH LOVE ~ THE FAMILY

Albert R. Holmes III

April 2, 1982 - October 22, 2022