Ernest Holmes Sr.

Ernest W. Holmes Sr.
Born(1883-01-17)January 17, 1883
Hobbs Island, Alabama, U.S.
DiedJune 10, 1945(1945-06-10) (aged 62)
Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
Resting placeForest Hills Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tennessee
OccupationsInventor, businessman
Known forInventing the first wrecker, predecessor to the tow truck
Spouse
Hattie Holmes
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(m. 1901⁠–⁠1945)​
Children3

Ernest W. Holmes Sr. (January 17, 1883– June 10, 1945) is the inventor of the tow truck. He founded Ernest Holmes Company and later served a term as a member of the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga and the American Society of Automotive Engineers .

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