12BDA. Jory Raymond Holmes was born in South Haven, Michigan, U.S.A., on Monday, October 2, 1950. Beverly Jean Ridley was born near South Haven. on Wednesday, January 14, 1953. They were married in South Haven on Saturday, May 5, 1973. She took the name Beverly Jean Holmes. He is the son of Harry R. and Aretta (_____) Holmes. She is the daughter of Lawrence Dale and Martha Jean (Ninke) Ridley. They had two children:
| i. | Erin Marie Holmes was born in Shelby, Michigan. U.S.A., on June 9, 1977. | |
| ii. |
Lindsey Ann Holmes was born
in Shelby
on August 26, 1982.
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"Jory is director of the Shelby high school band and plays all the
instruments. For the first time in the history of Shelby School, the band won
top honors. The band was awarded an expense-free trip for their efforts. The
band mothers' booster club had a band uniform tailor-made for Jory. He is
very happy with it. Jory has played in Carnegie Hall, toured in Europe and
throughout our southern states. He has been to the Rose Bowl (California)
twice with the University of Michigan band. He attended Interlochen Arts
Academy summer camp where he learned much from professors from many contries.
Jory's wife is secretary to the superintendent of schools."