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Clifford Holbrook Obituary
Cliff worked as an electrician for C&O Railroad for more than 40 years. He served in the U.S. Navy, as an electrician, and was a WW II veteran. He was a member of Northside Christian Church, was active in the local Moose Lodge, VFW and a lifelong member of the IBEW.
He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis A. Holbrook.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Holbrook; brother, Clyde Holbrook; grandchildren, Jason and Lea Holbrook, Melissa and Steve Adair; great-grandchildren, Lauren and Sydney Holbrook; niece, Shirley Holbrook; nephew, Clyde Holbrook; and many other family members throughout the country.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. today, Nov. 12, at Peninsula Funeral Home; with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m., with Larry Jones, Minister, officiating and interment will follow at 3 p.m., in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clifford Holbrook
Mark Hutcherson
November 13, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 12, 2009
Dear Mrs. Holbrook
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am glad we able to talk recently. Cliff and Dennis were great people and I always like them. Hang in there and know that I will always have fond memories of you and your family and our summer trips to buckroe.
Phil Hammond, Park City, Utah
Pat Vanderheyden
November 12, 2009
Betty and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cliff was a good friend and coworker to my dad (Robert Born). As well as a good friend and neighbor to my son (Eddie Vanderheyden) and his family. He will be missed. Pat and Tori Vanderheyden and Mabel Born
Richard Moore
November 12, 2009
Clyde, Shirley and Family,
Sympathy to you and all the family.
Would delight to hear from you.
Love & Prayers, Richard & Alice Moore
Linda L. Lane, R. N.
November 11, 2009
My Deepest Sympathy to the Holbrook Family. Dennis was a classmate and friend for many years after graduation from NNHS. May God Bless you in your time of sorrow.
Bill Murphy
November 11, 2009
Dennis, sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I have many fond memories of working with him at the railroad for many years. Can still see him getting in that little mustang every afternoon to go home. He is up there with all his railroad buddies now having a big reunion and is in a better place. My thoughts are with you and your family and will always remember you dad.
Jim & Melody DeBerry
November 11, 2009
Mrs. Holbrook, We are thinking of you in the loss of Mr. Holbrook. He was like a second father to Jimmy in his youth, and he will always hold a special place in our hearts. You are in our prayers. Love, Jimmy & Melody
Bobby and Joyce Armstrong
November 11, 2009
Mrs. Holbrook and family,
We are so sorry for your loss and will always remember the nice, kind person Mr. Holbrook was. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
George Rowe
November 11, 2009
My deepest condolences and sympathies. I remember Mr. Holbrook fondly. He was always very kind to Jimmy DeBerry and I went we came over to see Dennis. Kinder than we deserved!
Sallie Brandt
November 11, 2009
Jason,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sallie
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