Floyde “Duffy” Holbrook 1934 - 2017 West Virginia - Florida

Floyde “Duffy” Holbrook
BIRTH
19 Dec 1934
Elkridge, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
DEATH
4 Apr 2017 (aged 82)
Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, USA
BURIAL
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
MEMORIAL ID
178520355 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 1
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Floyde Holbrook of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Charleston, was ushered into the arms of Jesus on April 4, 2017, after a long illness. Born in Elkridge, W.Va., on December 19, 1934, to the late Thomas Jefferson and Frances Messer Holbrook, Floyde grew up in a coal mining family, where he learned the value of hard work, doing his best, and never giving up when fighting for what is right. But above all, he was instilled with faith in his Lord Jesus Christ, whom he served for the remainder of his days. An Air Force veteran, he enjoyed a 35-year career as a Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. His zest for life and for his work, his outgoing and friendly personality, contagious smile, and expert storytelling won the hearts of many throughout his lifetime. In 1959, he married the love of his life, June D Gibson. Together they raised five sons. His legacy continues in their lives.

Floyde is survived by his wife, June; sons, Darrell (wife Toni) of Parkersburg W.Va., Paul (wife Patti) of Bradenton Fla., Jeff (wife Dee) of Red House, W.Va., Alan (wife Tammy) of Clarks Summit, Pa., and Doug (wife Joy) of Teays Valley, W.Va.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren (and another on the way); brothers, Harold, Charles, Marion; sisters, Olive Rose Haynes, Jannett Cook and Annette Callison; sister-in-law, Donna Jean Gibson; brother-in-law, Jennings Gibson. He was preceded in death by brother, Elijah, and two sisters, Marie Sigmond, Mabel Simmons. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 22, at Union Valley Gospel Tabernacle on Tuppers Creek Road, with memorial service following at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice of Sarasota.

(Charleston Gazette-Mail, Charleston, WV, April 10, 2017)

Family Members
Parents

Thomas Jefferson Holbrook
1902–1980


Frances Messer Holbrook
1907–1999

Spouse

June Darla Gibson Holbrook
1940–2022 (m. 1959)

Siblings

Marie Holbrook Sigmond
1926–2011


Mable Holbrook Simmons
1927–2014

Elisha Holbrook
1930–2001