NICE, Calif. – James M. Holmes Jr. of Nice passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015.

He was born on June 5, 1927, in Los Angeles.

He is survived by his sister, Barbara Morris of Valencia; daughter, Chris Cole of Blue Lake; his son, Jim (Alice) of Lakeport; granddaughter, Emily of Nice; granddaughter, Kyla of Lakeport; great-grandson, Hunter of Nice; and many other family members and friends who all dearly loved him.

James was preceded in death by wife, Billie; sons, John and Gary Engstrom; and grandson, John.

He served in the Navy during World War II.

James was a self-employed business man his whole life. He moved to Lake County in 1963 to build Holiday Harbor in Nice.

During his lifetime he built other businesses. In his early 60s he built the home to which he retired.

In his younger years he enjoyed riding and racing motorcycles. He also traveled many miles in his motorhome. 

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Upper Lake Cemetery. 

Arrangements entrusted to the Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.