Holmes William Hallock Holmes William Hallock Holmes William Hallock, 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, in Greenport, N.Y. His last few days were spent in the kindness and care of his wife, children and trusted staff at San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Holmes was born May 1, 1928, to Susan and Holmes Hallock in Flushing, N.Y., In 1950 he married his love, Lucy Greene, and settled in Syosset, N.Y., to raise his four children. Holmes began serving in the U.S. Army in 1951 and reached the rank of sergeant. He was stationed in Reno, Nev. After proudly serving his country, Holmes was honorably discharged in 1953. He was a proud and loyal veteran.