Paul H. Holmes

Paul Henry Holmes of Cottonwood passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014. He was 78 years old. Paul was born on August 31, 1936 in Arlington, MA to Henry H. and Mary A. (Weidner) Holmes. Paul attended San Diego State University, graduating in 1965 with his BA. He served his country in not just one, but two branches of the military. As a Navigator in the U.S. Air Force, serving in Vietnam and attaining the rank of Captain and as a Firecontrol Technician First Class in the Navy. After leaving the service he worked as an analyst, served on the California State Senate and was a partner, consultant and lobbyist at Murdoch-Walrath-Holmes in Sacramento, CA. Paul was a world traveler who enjoyed marathons and mountain climbing, hiking, sailing and wind surfing. He is a beloved brother and dear friend. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mary Holmes. He is survived by his brother, John A. (Gayle) Holmes of Frankfort, KY and his sisters, L. Diane Smith and Margaret (Art DeJong) Mitchell, both of Cottonwood, AZ. There are no services planned at this time. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com