Retired E8 Albert Dee Holmon

Albert Dee Holmon was born in Brent, Alabama on May 22, 1936 to Lenora and David Holmon. He was welcomed into the world by his siblings. David and Roberta. he also became an older brother to James (Fat), Mattie and John. After the passing of his father, Lenora married Mr. Raymond Bishop, who helped to raise the family. Albert graduated from Bibb County Training Center in Centerville, Alabama. Albert, or AD as he was affectionately known by his family, entered the military in Philadelphia, PA in 1956, at the age of 20. He served in the Army for 26, rising through the ranks to Master Sergeant (E8) at the time of his retirement. During his time in the military, Albert, also known as "Brother" completed seven tours on foreign soil, including Japan and Germany. He was very fond of saying that he traveled to all 49 states except Hawaii. While visiting his First Sergeant, Ben Adams, on Christmas Eve in 1969, he met the love of his life, Sarah Jane Hubbard. They wed five months later on May 28, 1970. To this union, two daughters were born, Bianco Dee Holmon and Zoraido Lee Holmon. After retiring from the military, Albert obtained three Associates Degrees from Fayetteville Technical Institute. He worked for the Department of Defense at TMP Motor Pool on Fort Bragg for 15 years before retiring for a second time. He loved playing Bingo and watching sports. He greatly enjoyed his family, frequently saying "I love a Holmon". He was always delighted whenever his large family came to visit. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Lenora; his stepfather, Raymond Bishop; and all five of his siblings, David (Vernetta), Roberta (Precious), James 9Geraldine), Mattie and John (Mary). He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of 54 years, Sarah Holmon of the home; his daughters, Bianco Holmon of Hope Mills, NC and Zoraido Holmon of Charlotte, NC; a host of nieces and nephews (all his favorites, depending on who he was talking to); his in-laws, Cora Lee Greene (Charles, deceased) Philadelphia, PA, Berlie Hubbard (Cylonia, deceased), Betty Sue Ward (Tommy) all of Gretna, VA, Ethel Callands (Charlie, deceased), Java, VA, Delma Miller (Richard) of Gretna, VA, and Thelma Stockton of Richmond, VA. All flower donations can be made to: https://www.facebook.com/davchapter.fayettevillenc/

Retired E8 Albert Dee Holmon

May 22, 1936 - March 22, 2025