Robert Holbrook 1926 - 2016 Olive Hill, KY - Elgin, KY

Robert “Bob” Holbrook, Jr., age 90, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin surrounded by family.
He was born July 19, 1926 in Olive Hill, Kentucky, the son of James and Mary (Howard) Holbrook.
Robert served his country in the US Army during WW II. He worked for Globe Union in Geneva for many years and later owned and operated the LaFox Lounge in South Elgin. Robert enjoyed woodworking and was very artistic and creative. He was a master story teller and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Robert will be greatly missed by all those who knew him, especially his beloved dog, Penny
He is survived by his children James “Butch” (Debbie) of Ohio, Alice (Bob) Owens of Pennsylvania, Fred of Ohio and Lisa Holbrook of East Dundee; 19 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; 26 great great grandchildren; sister Juanita Nickell of Ohio; and many other dear relatives and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, son John, daughter Roberta, nine siblings, grandsons Don Francis and Robert “Bobby” Owens, his children’s mother Darlene (Tomlin) who passed away in 2003 and devoted wife Bernadine who passed away in 2009.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 14 from 4:00-8:00 pm at Malone Funeral Home, 324 East State Street (Rt 38), Geneva.
Funeral service for Robert will be held Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 10:00 am at Malone Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at River Hills Memorial Park, Batavia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Lung Association, 3000 Kelly Lane, Springfield, Illinois 62711 will be appreciated.
For information 630-232-8233.