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Henry Simon Holbert Sr.

1943 - 2012

Henry Simon Holbert Sr. obituary, 1943-2012, Fort Worth, TX

BORN

1943

DIED

2012

Henry Holbert Obituary

Henry Simon Holbert Sr., 69, a retired postal employee and an Army veteran, entered the Master's joy Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at a local hospital. Celebration of life: noon Saturday, Nov. 3, at Gospel Temple Christ Holy Sanctified Church, 5204 Willie St., Bishop Dr. E.L. McBride, senior minister, and Bishop R.A. Holbert Jr., officiating. Interment: 10:15 a.m. Monday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Family hour: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Baker Funeral Home. Mr. Holbert was born May 15, 1943, in Celina. Survivors: Wife, Margaret Holbert; sons, Henry Jr., Stacey and Virgil (Jacqueline); daughters, Vicki, Michelle (Danny), Angela and Wendy (Eric); sister, Eula Mae Adams; 31 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, other family members and military comrades.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Nov. 1, 2012.

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~Ada

December 26, 2012

Uncle you are missed, my prayers are for the ones of us that are left. May the grace of God guard our hearts and our minds in Jesus mighty name, Amen.

Leshon Lauderdale-Chibanda

November 3, 2012

I offer my condolences to The Holbert Family. May the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob comfort you during your time great loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Reesie Rodriguez

November 2, 2012

We may not have been each other lives but know I thought about you often and loved you. My heart goes out to the family. My family and I send our love.

Servant Kimberely Anderson

November 2, 2012

Uncle Simon, we are going to miss your laughter and wild stories of how you, Moma and Uncle Walter were always in trouble...Please know family that God will comfort your pain, give you blessed memories and show you His Never ending Grace if you just lean on HIM...this year has been hard for the Holbert Family, our parents have left us, but they have left with us a Legacy to carry on....Make them proud by continuing to HOLD UP THE BLOOD STAINED BANNER...God grace is sufficient....LOVE YOU ALL....

The Brannen's

November 2, 2012

Henry you are a sweet loving soul & you will be missed greatly. You are in God's loving hands. Rest in peace brother in-law. Love the Brannen family

Walter Holbert Jr.

November 2, 2012

Uncle Hank was one of the nicest uncle a person could ever have.

Anesa Singletary

November 1, 2012

Uncle Hank looked so much like my Dad Walter Sr. I love and miss you! Till we meet again!

Gwen Miles

November 1, 2012

Heaven has welcomed someone truly special

Lisa Sanders

November 1, 2012

Uncle Simon you'll be missed ....

Bernadette Holbert

November 1, 2012

Prayers to the Holbert Family , uncle Simon will be missed. Cousins look to the Lord for strength, love you ..

Millicent Clark

November 1, 2012

Uncle Simon will surely be missed. Offering prayers and sincerest condolences to the immediate family during this time. Allow GOD to be the comfort you need. Proverbs 3:5-6

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