Charles Leroy Holmes, 53, of Butler passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in his home in downtown Butler.

He was born Nov. 17, 1964, in Braddock, and was the son of the late Hazel and Joseph Holmes.

Charles had a passion for Pink Floyd and was an avid reader in legal and religious studies.

He was especially proud of his son, Charles, and his recent graduation from Agora Cyber Charter School, and his daughter, Kelly, and her recent graduation from Bowling Green State University in Ohio.

He is survived by his wife, Hannah (Meislik) Holmes; and their two children, Kelly Marina Holmes and Charles David Holmes; as well as his daughter, Karen Marie (Holmes) Brewer and her husband, Danny Brewer, and her four children, Christian Holmes, Kendall Bright, Kylie Bright and Danielle Brewer.

Charles is also survived by his brothers, David Holmes and Joseph Holmes; his sisters, Marlene Fulcomer, Sandy Rae, Martha Kradel and Karen Holmes; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.