Robert was born December 1, 1950 in Winston County Mississippi to the Holmes and Crosby Family.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents; siblings, Clemons Holmes, Annie Ruth Holmes, Sarah Carter, Walter David Holmes, Ethel Jackson and Effie Triplett;
Robert is survived by siblings, Betty Shields, Mary Johnson, Della Hardin, Tyrone Holmes, John Lee Holmes, Jerry Holmes, Rosie Mary Holmes and Rahesia Holmes; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and family.