Kenneth F. Holbert

Cousin Holbert, I am so sorry for just finding the news of your passing. If there is a living descent please contact me. Cynthia Cramer 301-254-5827

I worked for Mr. Holbert in the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity for many years until I retired in 2023. If there was anyone who could be called the FHEO historian it was him. He had a memory that knew no bounds - he could provide an in-depth analysis on any subject. He defended his staff whenever it was needed. He usually succeeded in his defenses of staff and on FHEO matters because no one could win in a discussion or disagreement against him. He came from a meeting with an...

An extraordinary memorial for an extraordinary man - the Godfather of Fair Housing in America.

As an investigator and later a Program Center Director in Region VI, Mr. Gilbert was my friend and mentor. He served FHEO and HUD for so many years and was a pioneer in enforcing the Fair Housing Act. RIP my friend. Thurman Miles

To the Holbert Family, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family. Mr. Holbert was a great educator and will be missed by his FHEO family Sheila King-Smith

I will miss our extra -long telephone conversations. Whenever we spoke, I would have a pen and notebook ready to take notes. It was a joy to listen to you proudly sharing about your accomplished children and grandchildren. Letitia and Amos Wellington

The beauty of the lifeline of Kenneth F. Holbert is "phenomenal "legacy. As a co-worker at US Dept of HUD, Headquarters, Washington, D.C., he was sensitive to the needs and resolutions of victims who filed complaints under Title 8 of the Fair Housing Act. Ken was a walking encyclopedia of court cases involving General Counsel staff, DOJ, State Attorneys and civil rights offices nationwide. He loved wearing custom-made suits, driving luxury cars, and relaxing on his yachts. Birthday...

I worked with Mr. Holbert in fair housing and equal opportunity during the 1970s. I will never forget his keen intellect, leadership and dedication to mission as a mentor, lawyer and superb public servant.