Dr. John P. Holmes, professor of mathematics and statistics, passed away on February 11, 2012. Holmes was a faculty member at Auburn University from 1972 until his retirement in 2010 at which point he became a Professor Emeritus. During that period he also served as Visiting Professor at the University of Hawaii at Hilo on three occasions. During his early years in Auburn, Dr. Holmes and two of his faculty colleagues opened and operated the Freewheeler Bicycle Shop on North College Street. Biking was a passion he enjoyed for many years. Holmes leaves behind his wife Pamela of more than 45 years, two sons and three grandsons. Click HERE to read the entire obituary.