John David Holbrook

John David Holbrook obituary, Corbin, KY

John David Holbrook

John Holbrook Obituary

Visit the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home - Corbin website to view the full obituary.

John David Holbrook, was born in Corbin, Kentucky, on April 20, 1958, and found eternal peace on Saturday, January 25, 2025. 

He was retired from sales having held many sales positions throughout the area. John was a member of West Corbin Baptist Church and a Kentucky Colonel. 

He is survived by his beloved wife, Terri Houk Holbrook; daughter, Brittney Cassin (Matthew); son Drake Holbrook (Rory); grandchildren, Penelope, Graham, and Gryffin; brother, Kevin Holbrook MD (Christy); and by his cousin, Pam Lee and her family. 

John was preceded in death by his parents, John Holbrook and Joyce Jones Holbrook. 

Florial Tributes for John David Holbrook

Visitation will be on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 11 am until 12noon at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where his funeral service will be held at 12noon with Rev. Bobby Joe Eaton officiating. 

Burial will follow in Cumberland Memorial Gardens, in Lily, Kentucky. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home - Corbin

607 Master Street, Corbin, KY 40701

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