Frank Melvin Holmes, Jr., 78, of Solomons, MD, died February 20, 2013 at his home. Born June 5, 1934 in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Frank Melvin Holmes, Sr. and Mildred L. Lindstrom Holmes.

Frank attended Fort Union Military Academy in Virginia for his junior high education. He was a graduate of Anacostia High School. Frank proudly served in the United States Army from October 1, 1953 to September 10, 1956. While serving he earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Ribbon, the United Nations Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

On July 8, 1962, he married his beloved wife, Joan Estelle Eberle Holmes. Together they spent 50 wonderful years together.

He was employed as a Supervisor with Bell Atlantic and C & P Telephone Company until his retirement in 1991. In September 1993, Frank and his wife moved from Lanham, MD to St. Mary's County to enjoy their retirement. His hobbies included an extensive collection of model trains.

In addition to his beloved wife, Frank is also survived by his children, Jennifer L. Huntington (Greg) of Alexandria, VA and William A. Holmes (Mindy) of Grand Rapids, MI; his brother, John Holmes of Temple Hills, MD; and his grandchildren, Bradley Huntington, Amanda Huntington, Luke Holmes and Devin Holmes.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Family will receive friends for Frank's Life Celebration of Monday, February 25, 2013 from 2 to 5PM with a service conducted by Scott Strickland at 4 PM at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Asbury Solomons Benevolent Fund, 11450 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.