Fredrick L. Holmes Sr., age 77 of Fremont, passed away Monday, July 14, 2008 at the Transitional Health Services in Fremont. Fred was born on November 20, 1930 in Muskegon to Clifford Scott and Helen (Coverly) Holmes. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1949 and attended Central Michigan University for 1 year, when he entered the United States Air Force. Fred served in the United States Air force for 21 years and retired as Master Sergeant in 1972. After retirement, Fred lived in Arizona until 1986 when he moved back to Fremont. Fred married Betty Carenza on February 9, 1952 and she preceded him in death in November 1984. Fred later married Margot MacDonald on June 15, 1990 in Fremont. Fred was an avid reader and spent many hours at the Fremont Area District Library enjoying the many books and enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy on television. Fred is survived by his wife, Margot of Fremont; his children, Fred (Ruth) Holmes Jr. of Fremont; Brenda (Cas) Remus of Sunrise, Florida; Jeff (Jeri) Holmes of Fremont; Carol (Jim) Willard of Ferry; stepchildren, Karen (Lon) Hockett of Kansas; Rex (Kay) Cole of Grant; Paul (Lynn) Cole of Fremont; Paula Cole of Fremont; Shane (Terri) Cole of Fremont; 9 grandchildren; 12 step grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 10 step great grandchildren; his brother and sisters, Scott Holmes of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Judy (John) Somers of Fremont; Mary Lou Seymour of Walker; sister-in-law, Grace Holmes of Bowie, Maryland; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Holmes; brother-in-law, Jim Seymour. Private family memorial services will be held at a later time following cremation with interment in the Sullivan Township Cemetery in Muskegon County. Friends may consider the Fremont Area District Library for memorial contributions in memory of Fred. Friends may also send condolence or share a memory online at www.crandellfh.com.