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Fred Holmes Obituary
Aiken - Fred O. Holmes, 92, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Benton House of Aiken.
A native of Pacolet, SC, Fred was the son of the late William Oscar Holmes and Bertha Mathis Holmes. He moved to New Ellenton in 1957 and worked at the Savannah River Plant, holding a variety of positions, including 703 Building Superintendent and Safety Inspector before his retirement after more than 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of Aiken Lodge No. 156 A.F.M., a Shriner (Jamil Temple) and worshipped at St. Paul United Methodist Church in New Ellenton.
Survivors include his son, F. Owen Holmes, Jr., (Cynthia Togami) of Placentia, CA.
Private interment will be in Southlawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church in New Ellenton.
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Tameisha Perry
June 24, 2021
My most sincere & deepest condolences to you Owen and the families. I enjoyed Mr Holmes during my years of being his mail carrier. Both he and Mrs Holmes will always hold a special place in my heart. And as she would always say, LIFE IS GOOD!
Carolyn (Mouzon)Howell
December 20, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Working with Fred was always a delight! R. I. P.
Mary Granade
December 20, 2020
So sorry to hear of this. I worked with Fred many years in Stores. He and his wife were great folks.
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