Emmitt-Holbert-Obituary

Emmitt Joe Holbert

Birmingham, Alabama

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A memorial service celebrating the life of Emmitt Joe Holbert was held on May 14, 2014, in the chapel at Kirkwood by the River. The chaplain, Reverend Richard Hanna, and Dr. Buddy Gray, pastor at Hunter Street Baptist Church, recalled his exemplary life and wonderful sense of humor. It was noted...

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Thank you Father for Brother Joe and his Christ like ways. I will see him in the morning! Lew Rowell

Marilyn Mullins Merkle Helped to keep me on the straight and narrow while at BerneyPoints Baptist Church.

Joe Holbert was a great leader at Ruhama Baptist Church.I wrote a comment but did not include my name, thinking it would pop up automatically. Please add this to my previous note. God bless the children of Joe and Betty Holbert, With abundant love, Iva Jewel Tucker

I loved knowing Joe for 60 years. I was at Berney Points when he and Betty arrived! I was a 14 yr old teenager then. We served on staff at Ruhama together in the early 60's and never lost touch since 1954. Knowing he is with Betty in Heaven is a blessing. I loved the Holberts with all my heart.
Nancy James Sayers

I am so sorry to read of the passing of Joe Holbert. He was such a fine Christian gentleman, not to mention his skills in the area of preaching and Christian education. He made significant contributions at Ruhama Baptist Church.

Youth Camp late 50s or early 60s