Charles "Chuck" Fredrick Holmes

Charles “Chuck” Fredrick Holmes, 78, went home to be with his Lord on February 8, 2020. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God gave him and his family peace. Chuck was born to the late Charles E. Holmes and Margaret (Joseph) Searle in Grand Haven, MI on June 12, 1941. He married Patricia “Pat” Jean Tannehill on December 1, 1962, at Sacred Heart Church in Muskegon Heights, MI. Together they raised their five children with love, discipline, humor, and patience. After 39 years of marriage, Pat went home to be with the Lord in early 2002. On February 28, 2003, Chuck married Nancy Kleiner DeYoung in Grand Rapids, MI, combining their families. He often said, “most people are not lucky enough to have found real love once in their lives, let alone twice.” Nancy and Chuck enjoyed spending their summers with family in West Olive, MI, and spending their winters with friends in Arizona. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his Creator. Those close to Chuck knew his faith was paramount to him. It is no secret that his favorite hymn was “How Great Thou Art” and his favorite Bible passages were John 1:1-9, John 3:16, and Psalm 100. He shared his affinity for working with his hands, building/ remodeling projects, and his love of God with his family. Friends and family knew Chuck to be a gentle yet firm man full of integrity, mischief, and stories who was quick to offer a helping hand. He was involved with the church and enjoyed the volunteer/ social events his wife planned for him. Chuck is survived by Nancy, his wife of 17 years; his daughters Kelley (Steve) Beld, Diana (Rich) Simons, Mary (Mark) Weise and his sons Joseph (Tina) Holmes, Charlie Holmes; his stepchildren Ty DeYoung (Rebecca Ackerman) and Sarah DeYoung; his grandchildren Erin (Seth) Maine, Matt (Maddie) Beld, Dylan Simons, Ben Simons, LJ Holmes, and Zane Weise; his great-grandchildren Landon Maine and Payton Maine; siblings Mary LeMieux and David (Judy) Holmes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital or Shriner’s Hospital for Children. Prayers, condolences, and memories are gladly accepted. A memorial service will be held in Michigan at a later date.