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Jeffrey Holbrook Obituary

Holbrook Jeffrey Wayne Holbrook, age 55 of Canal Winchester, died Thursday, August 6, 2015. He was born January 5, 1960 to the late Hobert and Wilma Holbrook. Jeff was retired after 31 years with the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Jeff was an enthusiastic volunteer interpreter at Ohio Village and enjoyed sharing history with others. He is survived by brother, Mark Holbrook; sister, Roxanne (Mark) Boggs; brother, Kevin Scott (Linda) Holbrook; brother, Wesley (April) Holbrook; sister, Regina Faye Holbrook; many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins of a loving family. Visitation will be Monday, August 10th from 6-8 p.m. at the O. R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High Street, where friends may also call 1 hour prior to the funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Pastor Joe Nelson officiating.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, 2015.

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Jay (Jeni) Mantle

August 10, 2015

I miss you my friend, my brother, my mentor. You were so much to so many and you will forever be in our hearts. Your lessons and spirit, I will carry forward. I know you are with me. I will celebrate you and your new birth.

Janette Hill-Fowler

August 10, 2015

Sending condolences to the Holbrook family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lori Wharton

August 10, 2015

My sincerest sympathies to Jeff's family. He was a fun, and fun-loving man. He will be greatly missed.

Martha Lund

August 8, 2015

I remember Jeff as a wonderful, caring person. He was the move coordinator for the Gahanna Branch Library and maintained a sense of calmness during this hectic time. I always looked up to Jeff. He was thoughtful and smart and always took the high road. He will be missed.

August 8, 2015

Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. (Psalm 29:11)

Evalee Walters

August 8, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. I know Jeff was an important part of your family and will be greatly missed.

August 8, 2015

Sorry for your loss.

Steve and Lisa Ball

Carolyn Moore

August 7, 2015

Sincere sympathy to all of Jeff's family. He will be greatly missed by so many that had an opportunity to share his life. I am grateful for our association at the library for many years.

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