Fred
Fred Holmes
d. November 4, 2016
Fred B. Holmes, age 68, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald Holmes and Ruth Holmes; and a daughter, Linsay Lundy Slade.
Fred is survived by his loving wife, Linda Holmes of Gulfport; his sons, John Holmes of Jackson and Lloyd Coulter of Brandon; a sister, Martha Ruth Ruff and her husband Gary of New York; his grandchildren, Lacey Lundy of Gulfport, Dalton Lundy of Gulfport, Lauren Coulter of Birmingham, AL, James Kelly of Montgomery, AL, Henry Holmes Kelly of Oxford, MS, and Meredith Kelly of Mobile, AL; and 2 nieces and a nephew.
Fred was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp where he served from 1966 to 1972and was honorably discharged.
He began working in the insurance industry with New York Life Insurance Company in 1972. He became an independent insurance broker and a financial consultant in 1978 and began Holmes and Associates.
Fred was a Life member of the Million Dollar Round Table, as well as a member of NALU, IFAPAC, and the Society of Financial Planners. He received many awards and was recognized for his excellence in sales and planning throughout his career. He held designations as CLU, ChFC, MSFS, and LUTC and was devoted to his many clients.
He volunteered during Hurricane Camille doing rescues on the coast. Fred volunteered his time and service to various charitable organizations including the March of Dimes, Make A Wish Foundation, and was an active member of the Elks Club and the Gulfport Rotary Club. He was a member of St. Marks Episcopal Church, Gulfport for over 40 years.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Make A Wish Foundation.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport.
An online obituary may be viewed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald Holmes and Ruth Holmes; and a daughter, Linsay Lundy Slade.
Fred is survived by his loving wife, Linda Holmes of Gulfport; his sons, John Holmes of Jackson and Lloyd Coulter of Brandon; a sister, Martha Ruth Ruff and her husband Gary of New York; his grandchildren, Lacey Lundy of Gulfport, Dalton Lundy of Gulfport, Lauren Coulter of Birmingham, AL, James Kelly of Montgomery, AL, Henry Holmes Kelly of Oxford, MS, and Meredith Kelly of Mobile, AL; and 2 nieces and a nephew.
Fred was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp where he served from 1966 to 1972and was honorably discharged.
He began working in the insurance industry with New York Life Insurance Company in 1972. He became an independent insurance broker and a financial consultant in 1978 and began Holmes and Associates.
Fred was a Life member of the Million Dollar Round Table, as well as a member of NALU, IFAPAC, and the Society of Financial Planners. He received many awards and was recognized for his excellence in sales and planning throughout his career. He held designations as CLU, ChFC, MSFS, and LUTC and was devoted to his many clients.
He volunteered during Hurricane Camille doing rescues on the coast. Fred volunteered his time and service to various charitable organizations including the March of Dimes, Make A Wish Foundation, and was an active member of the Elks Club and the Gulfport Rotary Club. He was a member of St. Marks Episcopal Church, Gulfport for over 40 years.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Make A Wish Foundation.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport.
An online obituary may be viewed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com.
Visitation
NOV 8. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503
Service
NOV 9. 11:00 AM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503
Interment
Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Carl Leggett Road Gulfport, MS,
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