Billy "Dean" Holmes

Billy “Dean” Holmes of Livingston, MT passed peacefully in Bozeman, MT on September 13, 2026.

Dean was born on November 21, 1945 to Fred and Alma Holmes in Forsyth, MT. He graduated from Rosebud High School and attended Radio school in Minneapolis, MN.

After school in Minnesota, he got a job in Miles City, MT at KATL radio station. In 1973 Dean ran for Mayor of Miles City and was elected. He served two terms. He started his own ratio station in the 1970’s, KIKC Radio in Forsyth, MT and then KXXE Radio in Miles City, MT. In the early 1980’s Dean moved to Livingston to manage the local radio station, KPRK. He put his whole heart into this and became popular with his own morning show. In the 1990’s he started a new business in Livingston, Guardian Title.

Dean met the love of his life, Rochelle “Rosie” and they were married on September 2, 1988. They spent many happy years together.

Dean was a valued member of the community, he was a proud member of the Rotary Club and worked with the Shriners, where he enjoyed donating his time to the Shriner’s kids. Dean will be remembered for his contribution to the Livingston Elks Lodge where he was one of the originators of the Christmas Radio Auction Fundraiser.

He definitely had a gift for communication and even in his last days was talking with the staff at Spring Creek Memory Care and could bring a smile out of anyone.

Dean is survived by his wife, Rochelle Holmes; sons, Arthur (Kimberley) Holmes and Thomas (Charlotte) Holmes; daughter, Dena (Curtis) Dockter; step-sons, Bob (Kim) Goodwine and Allen Goodwine; grandchildren, Jordan Holmes, Makenzie (Luke) Jesson, Damien Holmes, Cheryl (Mack) Dockter, Baily (Shane) Goodwine and Chaz Goodwine; great grandchildren, Georgina, Valerie, Wailyn, Lotti, Jackson and Mabel Jesson and Millie and Saylor Tillo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Alma Holmes; sister, Janet Vassau and brother, Ernest Holmes.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Livingston Christian Center. A reception will follow.

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