Wilmer HOLLEY

Wilmer Holley was born on July 2, 1949 to Louise Holley and William Quarles II who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by Sister Mattie and Mary Quarles.

Wilmer Holley was affectionately known to all his family and friends as "Tweese". Tweese was raised at an early age by his second mother Estelle Holley his Aunt, whom he loved dearly.

Tweese accepted Christ recently as his lord and savior and was and was an avid reader of the bible. Tweese attended Robert A. Taft High School, after high school he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Tweese later attended University of Cincinnati. Tweese voyages through life consist with employment at the Cincinnati Milacron, GE, and the City of Cincinnati. Tweese loved family, friends, art, music and clothes, with a grin and a smile that would light up a room. Tweese lived life to the fullest before he became ill, even while going through his battle he still maintained a smile and a sense of humor.

Tweese leaves to mourn; his mother Estelle Holey, six daughters; Veronica, Dethra, Dena (Anthony) Michelle, Tiffany, 1 son Kendrick, a stepdaughter Valerie, one son, Kendrick Lockett. Six brothers, John Holley, William Lewis (Liz), William Quarels III, Ernest, Robert, Samuel. Two sisters, Anna McKinney, and Ernestine Neely. Two Aunts, Mary Holley and Katie Quarels, 12 grandkids, 33 great grandkids, and 2 special cousins, Lee Ferguson and Shane Holley, and a host of family and friends.

Visitation (4:30) and Funeral (6:30p) - Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 745 Ezzard Charles, Cincinnati, OH

Professional services entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home.