HOLMES, William George (Billy)

Passed away at home in Dixie 9/5/24

Aged 92yrs

Loved husband of Heather.

Devoted father & father-in-law of Wendy & Frank, Ricky & Suzie, Stephen & Bec.

The proudest Grandfather of 12 & Great Grandfather of 15.

Son of William & Ethel Holmes of Kolora.

Brother to Violet (O’Sullivan) (dec), Betty (Kenna) (dec) & Ronnie.

Off to the big sale in the sky.

Funeral Notice

Service held Friday May 17, 2024 - 12:30pm

A Private Funeral will be held for Billy.


Friends and family are invited to share refreshments at the Terang Golf Club on Friday (May 17) at 12:30pm.

13 tributes Leave your tribute

  1. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this sad time Heather.
    Remember all the happy times together as memories help when things seem hard.
    Rest in Peace now Billy your work is done.

    Margaret Boydle May 10 2024 7:21 pm
  2. My heartfelt sympathy to Heather, Wendy, Steve, Ricky and families, Billy was such a caring loving gentleman, such precious lifetime memories for all..
    Natalie Fryers and Family

    Natalie Fryers May 11 2024 8:44 am
  3. Sincere sympathy to all the Holmes family on the sad passing of Billy.
    Gary Clifford

    Gary Clifford May 11 2024 10:14 am
  4. We send our sincere sympathy to Heather and family on the sudden passing of Bill. He will be fondly remembered, and sadly missed. From Paul and Leona Ralph and family.

    Paul and Leona Ralph May 11 2024 12:40 pm
  5. Sincere sympathy to the Holmes family, especially our 3 granddaughters. RIP Billy.

    Laurie and Lyn Duro May 11 2024 5:56 pm
  6. My deepest sympathies to Heather Wendy, Ricky, Stephen and Families. So many fond memories of my Cousin Billy. Love Pat Rankin & Family.

    Pat Rankin May 12 2024 12:59 pm
  7. Deepest sympathy to the Holmes family. Billy was one of nature’s true gentleman. RIP Billy X

    Lauren Holmes May 12 2024 5:08 pm
  8. Billy fondly remembered a sincere gentleman . Will be greatly missed by Rene Kenna and family . A great cobber of Peter deceased who will be able to catch up again .

    Rene Kenna May 13 2024 3:59 pm
  9. Our deepest sympathy goes to Heather and the Holmes families.Billy was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed by all.
    Our prayers are with you all Gail & Les Eldridge

    Gail Eldridge May 14 2024 7:53 am
  10. Our heartfelt sympathy to Heather and family on the passing of Billy , a fine gentleman that we’ve been privileged to know .. Sending love to you all xx

    Roy and Ann Flintham May 14 2024 6:33 pm
  11. Our sincere sympathy to Heather and family. Our love and prayers are with you all.
    Val and Alan Sedgley

    Val Sedgley May 15 2024 8:11 am
  12. My sincere sympathy to Heather and family My thoughts and prayers are with you all Betty Lee

    Betty Lee May 15 2024 5:52 pm
  13. Sincere sympathy to the families for the passing of Billy. Heather and Billy were wonderful neighbours to us (Sadler family) at Dixie and he will be sadly missed in the community. Sending thoughts to all.

    Sue Rodger-Withers (Sue Sadler) and Glenn Sadler.

    Dr Sue Rodger-Withers PhD May 24 2024 12:21 pm

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