Paul Holbrook, 87, of Blanchester, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2025.

Born October 10, 1937, in Breathitt County, Kentucky, son of Fred and Mattie Mae (nee Back) Holbrook.

Paul was the beloved father of Paul Lewis (Judy) Holbrook, Jr., Nancy (Joseph) Jones, and Patricia Reeder; loving grandfather of Erin (Rusty) Black, Joshua McMullen, Robert McMullen, Michael Reeder, Mary Elizabeth (Erik) Raffel, and Matthew (Taylor) Reeder; proud great-grandfather of many great-grandchildren; dear brother of James Holbrook, Carl J. Holbrook, Brenda Powers, and friend Linda White.

Along with his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Glenna Mae (nee Craft) Holbrook; daughter, Melinda Holbrook; Sisters, Flora Eva Day and Etta Mae Holbrook; brother John Holbrook.

Paul loved antique cars, beekeeping, and working on the farm.

The funeral will be held at 12 Noon on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home 120 W Main St., Blanchester, Ohio, where friends will be received from 10 AM until the time of service.

Interment will take place at Second Creek Cemetery, Blanchester, Ohio.