Clinton Graves Holmes

Clinton Graves Holmes was born on April 17, 1979 to Donald and Michelle Graves (Holmes). Clinton was born as a twin, his sister Clinttina Williams (Holmes). Clinton attended Sumner elementary school and Parkrose high school where he graduated in 1997.  Clinton was an avid wrestler. In his short journey he coached in Wresting for 6th, 7th and 8th graders at Parkrose Middle School. It was then he was able to coach his youngest sister, Angela. Clinton also played baseball and football where he lettered in all three. He attended NW College for hair and is licensed in Barber and hairdressing. Clinton was currently working at the Fred Meyer distribution center after a long-term position with Amazon Com services. He also worked at Nike!

Clinton loved socializing with family and friends. Listening to music and dancing was his soothing spot. Clinton loved to dress. Always kept up with the latest in Nike releases. His attention to detail in his clothing was passed down from his mom.  His warm smile lit up a room when he entered. He was known as “professor Clint” who could indulge in a conversation of diverse subjects.  “Are you hearing me or are you listening” he would say as he continued in conversation. He always wore his bright smile as Clinton was loved by so many!

He exceeded in death, his father, Donald Graves; sisters, Clinttina Williams and Angela Holmes-Chapman and step brother, Anthony (Tony) Jauron. brothers in law; Scott Chapman and AC Williams III; nephew Robin Richmond Jr. and niece Legacey Williams. Preceeded in death his mother; Michelle Holmes- Graves.  Clinton will be assisting her in covering the ones he bequeathed while in heaven.  He also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, cousins family and friends. He also leaves his special spiritual child Blake Wheat.

Gone too soon. . . never forgotten!

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