b'A COWBOY RESTS IN HEAVENROBERT GUY HOLMES1/28/446/6/20R obert Guy Holmes, 76, passed away peacefullyas the bull riding director for several years. In 2000, on June 6, 2020, at his home in Tempe, AZ. Heculminating his rodeo career, he won the bucklewas born on January 28, 1944, in Phoenix, AZfor every go around and was the World Bullto George Ed and MaryRiding Champion. (Piffer) Holmes. Bobby, as he was affectionately called,He is survived by his wife, Karen; was raised in Scottsdale,his children, Glenn Holmes, Arizona, attended LolomaTodd Hern, Nyla Wlodarczyk, Elementary School and wasand Dean Ramsey (Denae); a graduate of Coronadoeight grandchildren; his mother, High School.Mary Holmes; and his brother James Holmes (Dorothy.) He was Bobbys first loves werepreceded in death by his father, horses, rodeo, and theGeorge Ed Holmes and his son, western way of life. As aTom Bates. young man, he competed as a bull rider in the PRCA.Bobby was a true Arizona cowboy His love for horses continued as he trained and racedand beloved by everyone he met. His magnetic smile, quarter horses. He married the love of his life, Karenkind heart, and fun-loving attitude were contagious. Bates, in 1997. Together, they were very active in theKnowing Bobby meant having a friend for life. He National Senior Pro Rodeo Association. Bobby actedwill be missed and always remembered. Get your copy ofwith youwhereveryou goDOWNLOAD THEFREE 96.3 REAL COUNTRY APPAvailable at:l yndon g raves . comARIZONAREALCOUNTRY.COM26 August 2020'