Obituary of William R Holbrook

Mr. William R. Holbrook, Sr. age 90 a resident of Bartow passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Highlands Lake Center in Lakeland. Mr. Holbrook was born September 26, 1925 in Olive Hill, Kentucky to John and Martha (Tackett) Holbrook. He was a Polk County resident since 1956 coming from KY. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kentucky and also attended Morehead State College both in KY. William was a United States Navy Veteran serving during WWII. He retired after 30 years as the Agricultural Teacher at Auburndale High School where they named a building after him (Holbrook & Russell Ag Building). He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling with his wife and watching westerns. William loved to woodwork and had built a log cabin which is still standing today. William had a sense of humor and was always making people laugh. He was preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife - Dora; son - William R. Holbrook, Jr.; brother - Jack Holbrook and sister - Betty Robbins. William is survived by his loving family; Wife of 20 Years: Barbara Holbrook of Bartow, Son: Jeff Holbrook of Mulberry, Daughter: Micha Phipps of Auburndale, 2 Stepsons: Kelly (Pauline) Hofeditz of Lake Alfred, David Hofeditz of NYC, 4 Stepdaughters: Bonnie Kellams of St. Petersburg, Donna Enzor of Auburndale, Jane (Dan) Hudson of Bartow, Brenda Padilla of MI. 2 Sisters: Mary (Ron) Eltzroth of IN., JoAnn (Jimmy) Rose of KY., 11 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren.