Odis Holbrook 1925 - 2015 Maypearl, TX - Houston, TX

Odis Holbrook peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at the age of 91. Mr. Holbrook was born January 14, 1924 in Maypearl, Texas to Calpalkcus and Ona (Jackson) Holbrook. Following the death of his mother in September 1924, he was taken in and raised by his uncle and aunt, Harvey and Susie (Jackson) Brigman. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. After the war, Odis moved to Houston and worked at Shell Oil Refinery in Deer Park, Texas until his retirement in 1986. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers GHL Holbrook, Alton C. Holbrook and Onas (Blackie) Holbrook; daughter-in-law Lora Ann Holbrook; son-in-law Tony Ray Hallman; and his beloved wife of 62 years, Carmella (Bernard) Holbrook. His survivors include son Michael O. Holbrook of Rome, New York; daughter and son-in-law Maurine and Tom Schellinger of Spring, Texas; daughter Tammy Hallman of Dayton, Texas; grandchildren Michael A. Schellinger, Stephen Schellinger and wife Kari Rae, Patrick Schellinger and wife Emily, Ted Holbrook, Jeffery Schellinger, Joy Holbrook; and great-grandchildren Christopher Schellinger Jensen and Liam Schellinger. He is also survived by his sister Maurine Wood; brother Jack Holbrook of Dallas, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2015 at Forest Park East Funeral Home with a funeral service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Fisher House Foundation, Inc.