DEWEY HOLBROOK 1902-1980 Thelma resident, Dewey Holbrook, 77, died Monday January 7 1980, at Highland Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Born October 1 1902, in Johnson County, he was the son of Harry and Sarah Rowland Holbrook. he was a member of the United Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Blanton Holbrook, June 6 1978. Surviving are two sons, Harry and Jack Holbrook, Galion, Ohio; three daughters, Irene Katz, Sunberry, Ohio; Beulah Grandinetta and Sue Patton, Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Walter Holbrook, Thelma; and Den Holbrook, Wheelwright; two sisters, Verna Blanton, Oil Springs; and Elizabeth Barker, Betsy Layne; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 10, in Concord United Baptist Church, Thelma with Elders Nim Sturgill, Dick Mollette and Hobart Pack officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery at Thelma with Jones-Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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