Donald Nolan "Chick" Holmes

Donald Nolan “Chick” Holmes, a longtime Mexia Fireman, passed away November 14, 2026 in Mexia at the age of 92. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Blan Crane officiating. Interment will follow in the Mexia Cemetery. The Mexia Fire Department will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m., Monday at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.

Chick was born September 25, 1934 in Dawson, Texas to Ben F. and Vera Ruth (Thompson) Holmes. Mexia had been his home for most of his life. While serving his country in the US Army, he was stationed in Alaska working as a tow truck driver. He retired as a Fire Chief after many dedicated years of service with the Mexia Fire Department, a job he took very seriously and thoroughly enjoy. Chick also taught at the Fire Academy in Bryan. He later went to work for the Limestone County Road and Bridge Department where he finally officially retired.

On June 6, 1960, Chick married Yvonne Bragewitz and they were blessed with two daughters, Rita and Connie. His life was centered around faith and family. His family was his pride and joy. He was a longtime member of the McKinney Street Church of Christ, prior to becoming a member of Northcrest Church of Christ.

Chick didn’t have many hobbies. He did love western movies and spent most of his time keeping an immaculate yard and clean vehicles.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben F. and Ruth Holmes; brothers, Pete and Jimmie Holmes; sister, Mamie Brooks; and great grandson, Bradlie Turner.

Chick is survived by his wife of 66 years, Yvonne Holmes of Mexia; daughters, Rita Garner (Bill) of Mexia and Connie Newsom of Quitman; grandkids, Paul and Brandi Brim of Mexia, Eric and Josie Brim of Groesbeck, Bradley Newsom of Quitman, and Lauren Carrol of Quitman; 13 great grandkids; 8 great-great grandkids; and several nieces and nephews.