Holbrook, Milton Ray, 81 went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2010.
Ray was born in Dayton Texas. After graduating from High School he joined the Air Force in 1950 and served in the Korean War. After being honorably discharged in 1955, he enrolled at the University of Texas. “Go Longhorns”. He graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1958.
On March 7, 1952 he married Muriel Maxine Seavey. They had 3 sons, Michael, Steven and Randall. They later moved the family to Maryland where he worked as a gifted logistics writer and retired from Westinghouse, after 30 years, in Baltimore Maryland.
Ray moved to Tampa in 2000 and we have enjoyed having him with us since then.
Predeceased in death by his parents George and Vera and sister Grace Marie.
He is survived by a sister Yvonne and 3 sons Michael, Randall, Steven and his wife, Deena. 5 Grand-daughters, Dawn, Samantha, Tina, Kari and Lauren Holbrook,
Family and friends will gather @ 10:00 A.M. with Mass to be held @ 11:00 A.M. Tuesday March, 2, 2010 at St Mary’s Catholic Church. Services to follow at 1:00 P.M. at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 S.W. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Fl.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 15520 N. Blvd.
Tampa, Fl 33613 in honor of Milton Ray Holbrook
Steve,Deena,Lauren and Kari
We are so very sorry about your lost may the memories you shared with your loved one will keep you strong. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Maria, George,Stephanie and Jackie Frances
Steve, I am so glad we had the opportunity to get to know your father. Our prayers are with you in your loss.
We were sorry to hear of your loss, I have some fond memories of your Dad. I was not but 8 years when he joined the Air Force and my mother, grand mother and I went to see him in Biloxi. Take care, tell your brothers our thoughts and prayers are with them. Maybe we can see you in person soon.
Steve and Randy, I am saddened at the passing of your dad and my uncle Ray. I pray that God will comfort you and your families and Michael as only He can with the knowledge that we will see him again in eternity. I always looked forward to your vacations here in Texas every summer when we were kids. Those are always good memories that I think of often.
from everybody at Abbess,Brian, Becky, Sandy, Diane and hillbilly Bob we send our prayers to you and your family.I have never met your father, but the way you praise him I know he was a good man.Hopefully your memories will last your life time, God Bless.Brian Bateman& family.
My thoughts today are for my Uncle Ray, who always was kind and encouraging. I miss him now as I have missed him for so long and look forward to seeing him and Maxine again with our heavenly Father. Hold him close Lord, for your gift of Uncle Ray to us is everlasting.
Steve,I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace.