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Alfred Holmes Obituary
AGE: 96 • Neptune
Alfred Holmes Sr., 96, of Neptune, NJ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 20, 2014. A longtime resident of Neptune, he retired from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, as the Director of Dining Service Operations, and was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Asbury Park, NJ.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Liler Holmes, and son, Alfred Holmes Jr. Left to cherish his memory are daughter Patricia Cooper-Powell (Benjamin) of Neptune; son Larry Holmes (Louanne) of Melbourne, Australia; son Ralph Holmes (Wanda) of Frisco, Texas; daughter-in-law Cassandra Holmes of Springdale, Maryland; sister Gladys Edwards of Westfield, NJ; devoted nephews Victor Evans of Asbury Park, NJ, and Bruce Evans (Lisa) of Piscataway, NJ; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the funeral service at 11:30 am on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Bethel AME Church 1001 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712. Ritualistic Services will be conducted by Mount Pisgah Lodge #48, Asbury Park at 10:30 am. The interment will follow in Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Ely Funeral Home, Neptune. Condolences may also be made online at www.elyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Gail Oliver
September 27, 2014
To the entire Holmes Family, My condolences ! Always knew Mr. Holmes to be a kind and gentle person with a lot of wisdom ! His legacy will be everlasting in your minds and hearts as you reflect lovingly on his long life that God chose to share him with all of you. May he now rest in everlasting peace.
Dana Mansfield
September 27, 2014
Larry,
So sorry to read about the passing of your Dad. May God be with you and your family, as He is with your Dad during this difficult time.
Peggy Smith Hodge
September 25, 2014
My heart felt condolences to you and your family. May the memories of your father help you all find peace.
Gale Prince
September 25, 2014
To cousin Larry, Pat, and Ralph Holmes. We have truly lost a great one!!! Uncle Freddie I know how much you treasured family,living life and true friendship. In your years here on earth you have taught and brought so much to many people, and for that we shall never forget you. You shall forever reign in our hearts and our thoughts. I will always remember and treasure our Saturday afternoon chit chats.Your neice and nephew Gale Prince and Roscoe Brockington. Love you family....
Hope there's lots of fish and grits up there!!!
Kim Wooldridge Collier
September 24, 2014
To Ralph & the Holmes Family,
Please except my sincere sympathy in the passing of
your dad, Mr. Freddy!!! Wow, he used to always be at our house with his buddy, my dad!!! Well I am sure dad will be happy to see his friend. In the meanwhile, cherish his memories as I know you will. He had 96 blessed years here. I will never forget him. May he rest in peace.
Sheila Jackson Patterson
September 24, 2014
To The Holmes Family, I'm so very sorry to hear of Mr. Holmes passing. My condolences to all of you. May God bless you and comfort you at this very sad time and also in the days to come.
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