Frederick Madison Holmes, Jr.
October 24, 1940 ~ February 6, 2018
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Frederick Madison Holmes, Jr., 77, of Leicester, died Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Manassas, VA, Mr. Holmes was a son of the late Frederick Madison Holmes and Marcella Banks Holmes. He was also preceded in death by his son, Stephen Michael Holmes.
Mr. Holmes was a Master Chief Submariner for the U.S. Navy, retiring after 30 years of service. He later worked for the Biltmore Estate, Eliada, Handiskills, and Goodwill.
Surviving are his wife, Gail Atchison Holmes; sons, Robert Dale Holmes, Daniel Frederick Holmes (Misty), and Justin Marshall Holmes (Rebecca); grandchildren, Kyle, Kendra, Mason, and Annie-Jane; sisters, Delores Brown (Kenneth) and Barbara Jean Lepre; brother, Tommy Holmes (Mario); and much loved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Holmes will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 11, 2018, in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home with Chaplain David Ingram and family officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Interment will be at 9:00 am Friday, July 13, 2018, at Arlington National Cemetery, followed by a celebration of life in Manassas, VA.
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Dan, you’re in my thoughts and prayers. If you guys need anything let me know. I’m very sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
I will always love my Uncle Fred. I will miss him very much. Love to Gail and the family.
Sweet blessings go with you our dear, dear friend. No friend has ever been more loyal than you Fred to my dear husband Stan Snellings over the 70 some years of your friendship! The friendship you and Stan shared has been an inspiration to our children as they have expressed to me, watching their parents write letters and sending them via snail mail for so many years and then graduating to email letters that was as challenging for one of you as the other. Now you and Stan are together again celebrating eternity! Enjoy dear friend!
Fair winds and Following seas Fred, as you slip under the waves once more. You are missed. By your friends and family here on Earth, but as you join your eternal family, there is rejoicing and the bells are ringing and a loud voice proclaimes ‘Fred is home’. Slow hand salute my brother.
You are now on eternal patrol but to me and other shipmates we will never forget you and the mentoring you did to shape our Navy experience and careers. God Bless you Fred, you were a true friend and shipmate.
I remember hearing of Fred from USS Florida pre-comm unit at Electric Boat Shipyard. A true professional Submariner. My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Fred.
Gail, you and your family are most certainly in my thoughts and prayers. I was so very sorry to hear about Fred. Sending you much love and hugs.❤️
Dad you were way more than just Dad, you were my best friend. I love you so much, you will be missed and thought of everyday.
hey, just saw your post on facebook. we are all thinking of you and hope you will call us if you need anything. We are glad we knew him and we admire him for his years of service in the navy and thankful for you as well.
God speed to your family
Our deepest condolences. May you be at peace and watch over your loved ones. James and Kathy Ellis.
The Naval Submarine League sends its condolences to your family. Fred Holmes had a huge impact where ever he served. He was an inspiration and an example for so many. He will be greatly missed.
Love and prayers for you and your family Gail!
Gail, I’m so sorry to here about Fred. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and the Family.
THINKING OF FRED HOLMES PUTS A SMILE ON MY FACE. WHAT A MAN, FATHER, AND FRIEND – HE WILL BE MISSED. SO GLAD TO HAVE KNOWN HIM, BUT GONE WAY TO SOON. LOVE TO THE HOLMES FAMILY.
Gail and family. Words seem to do little at times like this so please dwell on the many wonderful memories and not on sadness we all feel now. Fred was a friend that will always have a place in my memory bank. Please accept my prayers and condolences.
Gail, I am so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. Please know you and your family are in my prayer
Dad it’s been three months and I miss you more now then before.
Master Chief RIP we have the watch and thank you for your service you have been entered in the Website Goat Locker.org Taps .
I miss you everyday Dad.
Gail, I’m deeply sorry for your loss! He was a wonderful man and will be missed! I send my love to you always! 💜