IG Holmes Memorial

SPPPA Remembers...

I.G. Holmes

April 25th, 1925 - November 6th, 2008

Isaac George (I.G.) Holmes died Thursday, November 6, 2008. He was a devoted husband, father and brother, as well as a beloved friend and mentor to countless numbers of people whom he met throughout his life. Born April 25, 1925 to Isaac and Josephine Holmes of Abernathy, he graduated from Abernathy High in 1941 and attended Texas Tech prior to enlisting in the US Marine Corps at age 17.

He served in the South Pacific. In 1947 I. G. began his career as a photographer, which spanned almost 62 years. During that time, he recorded much history of Lubbock and the area. His aerial photographs captured the story of progress and development in Lubbock, including the 1960 move of the Jones Stadium stands, rebuilding after the Lubbock tornado, and the Overton project. He also preserved the history of area families, copying and restoring cherished family photos.

He was a member of the South Plains Professional Photographers Association, Texas PP of A, and the Professional Photographers of America, earning its highest certification as Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman. In 2007, the Professional Aerial Photographers Association International bestowed on him its Lifetime Achievement Award. He was an active member of Lubbock Executive Association and other civic groups over the years.

During his long tenure as a photographer, he never hesitated to provide advice and assistance to others who were entering the field. He believed that he had been helped by those who had gone before him, and it was his duty and his privilege to mentor younger or aspiring photographers.

True to his nature, his tissue donation to LifeGift will continue to help others, even after death. I.G.’s life was celebrated Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Lake Ridge Chapel. Following the service, friends and family gathered to share their memories of him. He will be missed by Sheri, his wife of 40 years, his sons Jon of Lubbock, Don of Fort Worth, and Dan of Maui, HI, a grandson Andrew of Boston, as well as his sister and brother-in-law, Imogene and Gene Sorley, and several nieces and nephews.


	SPPPA Remembers... I.G. Holmes April 25th, 1925 - November 6th, 2008
	Isaac George (I.G.) Holmes died Thursday, November 6, 2008. He was a devoted husband, father and brother, as well as a beloved friend and mentor to countless numbers of people whom he met throughout his life. Born April 25, 1925 to Isaac and Josephine Holmes of Abernathy, he graduated from Abernathy High in 1941 and attended Texas Tech prior to enlisting in the US Marine Corps at age 17. He served in the South Pacific. In 1947 I. G. began his career as a photographer, which spanned almost 62 years. During that time, he recorded much history of Lubbock and the area. His aerial photographs captured the story of progress and development in Lubbock, including the 1960 move of the Jones Stadium stands, rebuilding after the Lubbock tornado, and the Overton project. He also preserved the history of area families, copying and restoring cherished family photos. He was a member of the South Plains Professional Photographers Association, Texas PP of A, and the Professional Photographers of America, earning its highest certification as Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman. In 2007, the Professional Aerial Photographers Association International bestowed on him its Lifetime Achievement Award. He was an active member of Lubbock Executive Association and other civic groups over the years. During his long tenure as a photographer, he never hesitated to provide advice and assistance to others who were entering the field. He believed that he had been helped by those who had gone before him, and it was his duty and his privilege to mentor younger or aspiring photographers. True to his nature, his tissue donation to LifeGift will continue to help others, even after death. I.G.’s life was celebrated Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Lake Ridge Chapel. Following the service, friends and family gathered to share their memories of him. He will be missed by Sheri, his wife of 40 years, his sons Jon of Lubbock, Don of Fort Worth, and Dan of Maui, HI, a grandson Andrew of Boston, as well as his sister and brother-in-law, Imogene and Gene Sorley, and several nieces and nephews.