James Wrical “J.W.” Holbrook 1919 - 2016 Virginia

James Wrical “J.W.” Holbrook
BIRTH
10 Jan 1919
Gratton, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
DEATH
31 Mar 2016 (aged 97)
BURIAL
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID
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MEMORIAL
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s/o Randolph Matthews and Mamie Gertrude Wagner Holbrook
h/o Glenda Belcher Holbrook

James W. “J.W.” Holbrook

BLUEFIELD, Va. — James W. “J.W.” Holbrook, 97, of Bluefield, Virginia went to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

J.W. was born on January 10, 1919 in Gratton, Virginia. He was the son of the late Randolph and Mamie Wagner Holbrook. J.W. had been a 50 + year member of the Harmon Masonic Lodge in Bluefield, Virginia, Past Master of Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Virginia. He was a member of the VFW Post 9696 in Bluefield, Virginia. James served his country during WWII in the US Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1945.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Denver and Doc Holbrook; two sisters Thelma King and Cassie Carter; and three daughters. He is the last survivor of his immediate family.

Survivors Include: His loving wife of 42 years Glenda Belcher Holbrook of the home. Daughter: Linda Montgomery of Nicholasville, Kentucky. Stepson: Gary Taylor of Bristol, VA.

According to his wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. Graveside Rites will be held on Monday, April 04, 2016 at 11:00 am at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, West Virginia where VFW Post #9696 Bluefield, Virginia and American Legion Post #14 Pocahontas, Virginia will be conducting military graveside rites. Friend and family will be serving as pallbearers.

Family Members
Parents

Randolph Matthews Holbrook
1885–1963


Mamie Gertrude Wagner Holbrook
1897–1987

Siblings

Denver Nelson Holbrook
1917–2006

Randolph Phlegar Holbrook
1922–2004


Thelma Louise Holbrook Meade
1922–1987


Cassie Beatrice Holbrook Carter
1924–2012