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Earl Holbrook Obituary
Age 86, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010. Visitation will be held Friday, September 17th from 4-8 p.m. at C&H Community Home for Funerals, Lucille's Memorial Chapel, 411 S. Adams St., Ypsilanti. The family hour will be held Saturday, September 18th at 10 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at C&H Community Home for Funerals. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea, MI. Please sign guestbook at www.chfuneral.com
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Toni Holbrook
September 21, 2010
Uncle Earl welcomed me into the Holbrook family with the warmest hug, when I married his nephew Anthony. Unfortunatly my in-laws passed away years before I met my husband but, uncle Earl sat me down and showed me pictures for hours, telling me stories about the family, his smile showed a kind, soft, strength, and I'm a better person for knowing him.
He will be missed!
Mrs. Anthony Holbrook
September 19, 2010
I will never forget going over to Aunt Dot and Earl's on Adams Street watching him play the accordion; he inspired me to take it up and I played it until I was in the 5th grade at Perry School (I still have one in my closet). He had this wonderful smile when he would see you, and a spirit of making you welcome whenever I went to their house. I loved them both, and the last time I saw him was at my father Melvin Bass' 80th Birthday Party at the Homestead in Ann Arbor November 2004. He still had that infectious smile. I just found out of his death over the web, and would like to extend to all the family my heart felt sympathy over a wonderful man's passing. He was my inspiration in playing the accordion, and I will have to bring it out and play it another time remembering him. Love to all, Sherry Bass-Lee, Kentwood, MI
Reno Holbrook
September 17, 2010
To my Uncle Earl, whom I always admired that had class, respect and was a good listener. A proud American Veteran. He was an honest,decent person. I will always miss you. Sorry we never had our last talk. Your nephew, Reno.
Reno Holbrook
September 17, 2010
To my Uncle Earl, whom I always admired that had class, respect and was a good listener. A proud American Veteran. He was an honest and decent person. I will always miss you. Sorry we never had our last talk. Your nephew, Reno.
September 17, 2010
To my Uncle Earl, whom I always admired that had class, respect and was a good listener. A proud American Veteran. He was an honest,decent person. I will always miss you. Sorry we never had our last talk. Your nephew, Reno.
ERIC & VERNITA WILSON - ADDIE
September 16, 2010
TO THE FAMILY OF EARL, ON THE BEHALF OF THE WILSON & ADDIE FAMILY OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. GOD ALWAYS KNOWS WHATS BEST & GOD CALLED HIS SON HOME TO GIVE HIM REST. EARL WAS SUCH A QUIET & RESERVED MAN.I TRULY ENJOYED HEARING HIM PLAY THE SAXOPHONE. EARL LOVE FOR MUSIC & GOLF WAS HIS PASSIONS.EARL IS GONE BUT, NEVER FORGOTTEN.
Janet Lowder
September 16, 2010
To a very special Uncle. Uncle Earl always found time to talk and listen. Give good and knowledged information on any subject. I will always cherish the time I personally spent with my Uncle growing up and thru the years listening to his music and concerts. You will always be in my heart.
Joe Burke
September 15, 2010
Gabriel gets another player in the trumpet section, St. Andrew can now fill out his Saturday foursome, but down here we'll all miss you Earl. You always brightened any room you were in with music, laughter and a positive attitude. When I started in the Ypsilanti Community Band you were there to greet me. You got me in to the Riverside Big Band and I always enjoyed your company. Sleep tight, you've earned it.
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