STUART HOLMES of Leeds, United Kingdom, 88, father to Rev. Dr. Andrew Scanlan-Holmes, Senior Pastor at Roberts Park United Methodist Church, and father-in-law to Rev. Dr. Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes, Lead Pastor of the Garden Community UMC, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018.
The Rev. Stuart Holmes is a retired Elder in the United Methodist Conference.
The family will gather for a funeral service Friday, February 9, Leeds, UK. Stuart is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rosemary Holmes; three sons, Andrew (Carolyn) Scanlan-Holmes of Indianapolis, Martyn (Sylvia) Holmes, and Phillip (Debbie) Holmes; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Foundation of Indiana for “Emergency Grants” to assist retired clergy and their families. Checks may be mailed to the Foundation at 8401 Fishers Center Dr. Fishers, IN 46038.
Condolences may be shared with Reverends Andrew and Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes, 7431 Longleat Road, Indianapolis, IN 46240, or via email at andrew.holmes@inumc.org.