Napoleon Kenneth Holmes

Napoleon Kenneth Holmes, son of the late Helen (Holmes) Grier and Kenneth E. Duffin, was born Friday, November 9, 1951. Known as “Napo/Nap” by his family and friends, Napoleon was a native of Steelton, PA, until the death of his grandmother. In the 60’s, his mother moved her six children, two brothers and godson James to Harrisburg, PA. All seven children graduated from high school. Five served in the military and the others attended college. Napoleon was a graduate of William Penn High School, Class of 1970, where he played football as a nose guard. Shortly after graduation, Napoleon joined the Black Muslims for four years. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, Airman First Class, serving with Aerospace Ground Equipment Repair. His team wondered why he was always so clean. Napoleon would respond, “I keep the work away from me,” and would go straight to the bathroom to keep his hands clean. He received his Certificate of Retirement on March 23, 1980. After leaving the Air Force, he attended Harrisburg Area Community College earning an Associate’s Degree. Napoleon became a New Convert on January 15, 2005, at the New Hope Living Baptist Church, Steelton, PA, and was ordained on March 25, 2007. He dedicated his time serving the Lord as Deacon Co-Chair, Men’s Ministry, Roar Evangelistic Ministry and M.U.S.T. Ministries. Napoleon retired from the United States Postal Service. Among his many pastimes were challenging and beating his cousin Dana and nephew Leroy on the Xbox, dancing, listening to music, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and he especially loved his quiet time reading scriptures and devotionals. Napoleon and his wife often traveled to see the Dallas Cowboys play as he was one of their most loyal and die-hard fans. While at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, on Saturday evening, March 30, 2024, with his devoted wife Kelly by his side, Napoleon transitioned from this life into eternal life at seventy-two years of age. Napoleon leaves irreplaceable memories and his love to his wife, Kelly M. Holmes; sisters, Wanda Brooks (Henry), Victoria Richardson and Anita Wilson; his children, Andrea Lester, Navell Holmes, Monika Holmes (Russell); stepsons, Dale M. Dickens Jr. (Natasha) and Rashad Xavier C. DeVan; best friend, James Evans; uncle, Victor Bair Sr. (Barbara); nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, other family members and friends. Napoleon was also blessed with half-sisters and brothers, Kenneth E. Duffin (Deceased), Gilbert Duffin (Faye), Darryl Moore, Nadine Duffin (Deceased), Monica Ross and Joyce McKay (Richard). FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY LEAVE YOUR NAME.

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Napoleon Kenneth Holmes

November 9, 1951 - March 30, 2024