Demond L. Holmes, Jr., 27, of Petersburg, Virginia, departed this life on May 10, 2025. Affectionately known as "DJ", was born on November 4, 1997, in Richmond, Virginia, to Josephine Holmes and Demond Holmes, Sr.

He was a graduate of Class of 2016 Parkview High School in South Hill, Virginia.  Demond was employed at Texas Roadhouse in Colonial Heights, Virginia. He enjoyed cooking and music.

Demond was preceded by his niece, Khalila MyKale Holmes. He leaves to cherish precious memories to his parents, Josephine Holmes of Hopewell, Virginia and Demond Holmes, Sr. of Petersburg, Virginia; grandparents, Susie Johnson (Everette) of Hopewell, Virginia, and Isaac Holmes, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia; siblings, Daquan Holmes of Petersburg, Virginia, Demya Holmes of Hopewell, Virginia, and Dameron Holmes of West Virginia; aunts, Skynesia Freeman of Hopewell, Virginia, Monét Holmes of Chester, Virginia, and Janette Craig (Work Aunty) of Hopewell, Virginia; uncle, Ricky Freeman of Prince George, Virginia; nieces, Kaylani Kayden Holmes of Petersburg, Virginia; nephews, Ziaire Holmes of Hopewell, Virginia; devoted friend, Christine Watkins of Petersburg, Virginia; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 17, 2025, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Overseer Terronda C. Green, eulogist.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.