Gary W. Holmes Jr. was born in Detroit, Michigan, but soon moved to Missouri City, TX, outside of Houston. His family moved to Memphis in 1989, and he was raised in Glenview Park, Capleville, TN, and Collierville, TN. Gary attended Southwest Tennessee Community College where he earned his A.A.S. degree in the Spring of 2006, and the University of Memphis, where he received his B.S. in Computer Engineering Technology in the Spring 2013.

 

His wife, Camille L. Holmes, is a REALTOR® and hairstylist. They met in 2003 at Southwest Community College where they took Engineering Algebra together and have been married since 2015. Together they have a fourteen-year-old daughter, Gabrielle Holmes (Gabbi).

 

For the past 10 years, Gary has worked in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on Maintenance. While working in multiple plants in the Mid-South he has earned Industrial Readiness Training, Six-Sigma Lean, and other industry certifications. Being an Engineering/ IT and Mechanics nerd, Gary has always had a love for how machinery works and how to repair them. However, he has also always had a desire to run his own business.  

 

Gary has worked for multiple plants in industries including the Chemical Grid (Dupont), the Electrical Grid (Mitsubishi), and the Food Grid (Kellogg’s and Hershey)

 

Gary and Camille have been the proud owners of Holmes Clutch Cleaning for 7 years.

“Our greatest reward is knowing that our customers are satisfied because of the continuous support and referrals we are receiving. Our motto is: "You will receive the best QUALITY, INTEGRITY, and have a great EXPERIENCE, in dealing with us”.

 

In his previous employment or at Holmes Clutch Cleaning, some of Gary’s crew family and kin family include:

Camille L. Holmes

Gabrielle Holmes

Zurrick McGhee

Zackary McGhee

Christion Holmes

Christopher Holmes

David Hassel (R.I.P)

Rodney Cortez Slaughter

Deon McVay

Morgan London

 

“My biggest inspirations are my late parents Gary Sr. and Ruth Elaine Holmes; they taught me what it means to be disciplined, determined, and how to persevere through the good and bad times as a business owner. We had a family lawn care business that my father was passionate about building for his family. At one point we talked about expanding the business by adding cleaning services, but my father fell ill and, unfortunately, he passed away in 2015 before we could move forward. After my mother passed away in 2019, I felt it was my mission to move forward with our family cleaning business.”

 

Gary’s Uncle Charlie Cochran is a retired Auto Mechanic teacher at Raleigh Egypt High School and has been an entrepreneur for 30 plus years. He has always been Gary’s go-to person for mechanical and business questions- he is only a phone call away. “Seeing him maintain a successful business and loving what he does every day gives me the determination I need for my growing business,” says Gary.

 

Another significant influence on Gary was Ms. Martha – his janitorial manager/owner when he was a custodian at Southwest Tennessee Community College. She showed Gary the ropes, gave him the how-to’s and taught him the business side of the business while he was her employee. She gave Gary the push he needed to move forward.

 

“I have had to overcome many obstacles over the years, such as proving naysayers wrong, grieving through the journey of healing from the loss of my parents, and most recently the death of my dearest best friend, Jason Cox. With much prayer and the support of my wife, Camille, I am determined to build Holmes Clutch Cleaning into a household name across the MidSouth.”

 

Gary is very passionate about his business serving the Midsouth, and being able to be the solution to a client’s cleaning problem is what keeps him going. “The most rewarding part of my business is to continue to have a great relationship in our community and to know that if they need something cleaned, they will think of Holmes Clutch Cleaning LLC,” says Gary.

 

Gary believes his business is tied to the Real Estate Industry. “We fit well with real estate professionals because we serve both Commercial and Residential properties. Whether a cleaning service is needed for a new listing, the buyer just closed, renovations are completed, and/or a tenant just moved out- we can do it all.”

 

Gary’s business specializes in Trash outs, Make Ready Deep Cleaning,

Floor Services: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood, Marble, etc., Upholstery Services: Couches, Sofas, Rugs, Chairs, etc., Window Cleaning and much more.

 

Gary is a member and supports Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church on McLemore. He also gives back to the community through membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity-Psi Mu Mu Chapter, and Douglass Lodge 360 Masonic.

 

“One of my wife’s and my greatest pleasures is seeing our daughter, Gabbi, excel and bring home trophies from various karate/martial arts and cheerleader competitions. As a family we love to attend football games, barbecues and other family fun activities.”

         

“Outside of the business, we love football, watching movies - especially Sci -Fi and Horror movies with my daughter, reading books about wealth building, watching documentaries, having a cup of moonshine in the fall and winter months by the bonfire, enjoying various outside activities, and cooking, fishing, four wheeling, and just hanging out with close family and friends.”  

 

“Success for us is being a bridge builder and helping other people become better than they were and helping each other or anyone else out with good intentions. Life is a loop, so what you give out is what you will get back.”

 

Fun Fact: Gary is a HUGE fan of Moonshine, Florida Gators, and is a Real Life Country Boy

 

Gary’s advice for others: Growing up we were disciplined in practicing” The Three C’s “ Be Committed! Stay Consistent! Complete It!

 

The ONE thing Gary wants to be sure the article captures about himself and his team and how he runs his business is that:

 

The Holmes Family - Do Right by People

Starts Strong

Stays Strong

Finishes Strong

With the BEST QUALITY and INTEGRITY

 

Gary wants to be remembered for being a good person in life, being simple, keeping it simple, living in peace, and always telling the truth no matter what the circumstances.

 

Gary is passionate that his brand name will speak for itself. His motto is: “Live slow, steady, and consistent, and you will see a lot of details!”

 

Real Producers wishes Gary and his team many years of great success in Memphis and the Mid-South!