Robert Lewis Holmes, affectionately known as "Raboo", was born to Bessie M. Holmes and Frank Holmes, in Spartanburg, SC, on December 15, 1966. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools and was a 1985 graduate of Spartanburg High School. He was employed at Capri's Italian Restaurant of Boiling Springs, SC as a chef.

Robert had a quiet and gentle disposition. He was known as a "home body" and enjoyed spending time in his room. Although he was quiet, his laugh was loud and ferocious.  Robert indeed loved his family, his job, a good steak, and a cold beer. His favorite sports teams were the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Lakers. Robert was a member of the Harrison Grove Baptist Church.

Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willis and Anna Miller and Lela and Willie Holmes.

He leaves memories of his quiet spirit to his loving parents, Bessie and Frank Holmes of the home; daughters, Nnaemeka Hardy-Holmes (Steve) Wilson of Rock Hill, SC and Tyssie (Terry) Foster of Spartanburg, SC; brothers, Frank Oneal (Angela) Holmes of Pauline, SC and Marshall Anthony Holmes of Spartanburg, SC; aunts, Katie  Shippy, Carolyn (Tom) Harris, Minister Geneva Byrd, and Anna Jeter all of Spartanburg ,SC; uncles, Robert Holmes and Daniel (Theresa)  Miller both of Spartanburg, SC; granddaughter, Jazlyn Foster of Spartanburg SC; the staff of Capri's Restaurant; grand-puppy, Bacon Foster; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

On the evening of Monday, August 7, 2023, Robert quietly slipped away from his earthly home at the Spartanburg Medical Center. His loving and quiet spirit will live in the thoughts and memories of all who loved and knew him.