Leslie Everett Holbrook 1932 - 2018 Sandy Hook, KY - AZ

Leslie Holbrook Obituary
Leslie Holbrook

Leslie Holbrook, 86, passed away February 17, 2018 in Arizona.

He was a kind and generous man that would strike up a conversation with everyone. He is cherished and loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed.

He was born in Sandy Hook, Ky. on January 30, 1932 and lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio. He recently moved to Arizona to be near his children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chilt and Olive; his brother, Bill; his sister, Kathy; his son, Richard; grandson, Timmy; and his wives, Mary Ann, Midge and Sally. He is survived by his sister, Colleen Martin (Akron); niece, Diana Martin (Akron); daughters, LeeAnn Carter (Arizona), Cheryl Valdez (New Mexico), Roxanne Kalani (Walter) (Arizona); and son, Les (Arizona); grandchildren, Jessie Jo, Tommy, John, James, and Chrissy; great grandchildren, Alexandra, Andrea Jo, Tommy, Patrick, and Grace; step-children, Debbie (Dave), Karen (Jason), Tim and Theresa.

Leslie graduated from Hower Vocational School. He was an electrician at Goodyear for 42+ years. He knew every inch of Akron and would tell stories of his childhood and friends. He was a member of the VFW and Moose. He had a passion for all sports and especially his Ohio teams.

There will be a burial service at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, Ariz. on March 8, 2018 at 10 a.m.

Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Mar. 5, 2018.