James Holdbrook, Sr

James Holdbrook, Sr. passed to his eternal home on August 2, 2018 at the age of 93. He lived a full life that exemplified God, family and country.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at First Baptist Church Hewitt, with Reverend Roy Marshall and Reverend Chris Sammons officiating. A visitation will be 6:00-8:00 pm, Monday, August 6, 2018 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

James was born March 8, 1925 in McGregor to Leslie and Camelia Jean Holdbrook. The oldest of ten children, he lived in the Marlin area until he was 16. At that time he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served our country in the Pacific Theatre of WWII from 1941-1945 as an anti-aircraft gunner. He saw battlefield action at Battle of Midway, Tulagi, Guadalcanal, and Bougainville. When Japan surrendered, he was being prepared for the invasion of the Japanese mainland.

During leave in 1944, James came home to marry the love of his life, Frances Nunn, and began a wonderful marriage that lasted for 71 years until her death. The marriage resulted in five children and they were dearly loved.

Upon his return from the war, James worked 40 years at General Tire. He then retired and spent time with his family and on annual trips to Colorado. The whole family enjoyed hiking, fishing, hunting, and camping. He passed this love for the outdoors on to his family.

James was a dedicated Christian and long time deacon at First Baptist Church Hewitt. His life served as a witness for the Lord he loved.

James was preceded in death by his loving wife, Frances, and two grandsons, Stephen and Terry Fair.

He is survived by daughters, Jackie and Sammie Ivie of Crawford, Barba and Jack Muse of Lake Limestone, Jeanie and Dwain Moss of Waco, and Gayle and George Terry of Lorena; son, James, Jr. and Mindy Holdbrook of Lorena; nine grandchildren, Brian Fair, Amy Eubank, Melissa Brown, Kevin Moss, Greg Moss, Tanya Puig, Angie Woodard, Jaymie Pogue, Bubba Holdbrook; sixteen great grandchildren, Lacy Jenkins, Shadow Fair, Dylan Fair, Devin Fair, Tanna Fair, Ashley Eubank, Brandon Eubank, Sutton Moss, Jude Moss, Kody Terry, Tara Puig, Cortney Woodard, Rachael Woodard, Colt Pogue, Karoline Pogue, LJ Holdbrook; four great great grandchildren, Aaden Terry, Khloe Jenkins, Logan Jenkins, Braydee Jenkins; two brothers; and two sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to FBC Hewitt or your favorite charity.

Special thanks for the care provided by Blue Bonnet Health Care and the staff of Royal Manor II.

Semper Fi!

Funeral Service

10:00 AM ,Tuesday, August 7, 2018
First Baptist Church Hewitt
301 First Street Hewitt, Tx 76643

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Monday, August 6, 2018
Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel
8220 Woodway Drive Waco, TX 76712

Interment

11:45 AM ,Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Waco Memorial Park
6623 S. IH 35 Robinson, tx 76706