Robert Duke Holmes

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Robert Duke Holmes, 75, of Raytown, MO went on to his heavenly home January 16, 2025.
To anyone who knew him, he was Duke. He attended high school at College High School in Bartlesville, OK. Duke went on to attend Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK and graduated in 1971 with a degree in Sociology. Upon graduation, Duke joined the Police Force in Colorado Springs, CO. He went on to become the youngest Detective Sergeant at the time. Although he left the Police Department and went on to work for Philipps Petroleum as well as working in substance abuse facilities, he was always most proud of his time as a Police officer.
Duke enjoyed listening to music, playing video games, weekend drives with his wife Debby to find the latest geocache, roasting coffee, watching episodes of Cops and spending time with his great Danes and cats.
He was preceded in death by: grandparents, Murry and Jo Holmes and Harold and Eileen Bowler; parents, Bruce and Nona Holmes; and uncle, Pete Holmes.
Survivors include: wife and companion of 28 years, Debby Holmes of the home; sister, Cindy (Dean) Strella of Elk Grove, CA; brother, Kurt (Carol) Holmes of Oklahoma City, OK; daughter, Nikki Olson of Arizona; son, Christian Holmes of Kansas; stepson, Carl; and stepdaughters, Amy and Sarah.
There will be no services at this time.