Fred H. Holmes

Fred H. Holmes, 95 of Moundsville, WV died Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Shadyside Care Center, Shadyside, OH.  He was born August 4, 1920 in Marshall County, a son of the late Louis E. and Tisha (Blake) Holmes.  He was retired from the former Louis Marx Toy Company, a member of the First Christian Church, Moundsville and a US Army Veteran of WWII.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Ward Holmes; two sisters, Eula Holmes and Freda Gatts.  Surviving are his beloved wife of 68 years, Norma Jean (Gatts) Holmes; three daughters, Janet Sue (Joe) Church of Moundsville, Kathy (Denny) Philipps of Glen Dale, Sonja (William “B.J.”) Widmer of Wheeling and a brother, Dale Trenter of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Kimberly (Jeff) Dougherty of Moundsville, Stephen (Lynsie) Philipps of Moundsville, Rebecca L. Philipps of Alexandria, VA, Anthony William Widmer of Temple, TX and Fred L. Widmer of Wheeling; three great grandchildren, Payton, Averey and Emersyn and several nieces and nephews. Fred loved to fish, hunt and enjoyed woodworking.  Friends will be received from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 pm Tuesday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 118 Grant Avenue, Moundsville where services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 with Rev. Wesley Howsare officiating. Entombment in Riverview Cemetery Mausoleum, Moundsville where the Moundsville Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military services. The family would like to give a special thanks to all the dedicated caregivers at home and at the Shadyside Care Center.  Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 1200 3rd Street, Moundsville c/o www.tmcfunding.com. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com