Background
Holmes, Jack Oliver was born on August 2, 1905 in Sistersville, West Virginia, United States. Son of Joseph Oliver and Ora Bertha (Harlan) Holmes.
Holmes, Jack Oliver was born on August 2, 1905 in Sistersville, West Virginia, United States. Son of Joseph Oliver and Ora Bertha (Harlan) Holmes.
Owner Holmes Nurseries, Tampa, Florida, 1928-1980.
Fellow American Society Landscape Architects (landscape awards 1954, 65). Member American Orchid Society, Bromeliad Society, Magnolia Society, Florida Nursery Growers Association (charter member, landscape awards 1976), American Society Consultant Arborists, National Arborist Association (life), American Rose Society, Tampa Rose Society Lodges: Rotary (Paul Harris fellow 1984).
Married Berniece Sailors, March 11, 1923 (divorced 1930). 1 child, Jeannie Holmes Messick. Married Mary Cowgill, August 1, 1984.