Johnny Holmes is a native of Warwick Georgia and one of 12 children to Willie & Edell Holmes. A natural Farm boy who relocated here to Jacksonville, FL in 1965. With guitar in hand and abundant hope in heart.
He found his first official employment at Gold Merit Packing. Little did he know that the call of God was on his life and would eventually come to fruition after Giving his life to Christ and becoming a member of the apostolic church of God in Christ in 1967. Where he met his wife of 39 years Ardie Deloris Damon the daughter of proud parents Johnny & Mother Clara Damon.
He is indeed a pillar in the community and a self-employed business owner over 50 years. A faithful servant of God and the church since that faithful day in 1967. He became the pastor of this great church in 1986 replacing the founder and Bishop M C Cooper, his consecration and installation to the bishopric is well earned and a long time coming. Through his great leadership our church is now re-classified and renamed (OPM Connection Church) with a rededication to Jesus Christ the northwest quadrant and beyond. He prides himself in being the father of five and the grandfather and great grandfather of more than he can count.
It is with honor we OPM CONNECTION CHURCH a host of family and friends celebrate him to the election of this great and well-deserved Office.
