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Source: The Mountain Eagle

ARIUS K. HOLBROOK JR. Funeral services for Arius K. Holbrook Jr., 83, of Sergent, were held November 6 in Whitesburg. A son of the late Arius K. Holbrook Sr. and Blanche Bolling Holbrook, he died November 3 at his home. A 50-year Mason and Grand Commander of the state-level organization Grand Commandery of Kentucky, the statewide governing body for the Knights Templar, and the Eastern Star, he was a member of Sergent Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Sue Holbrook; a daughter, Lisa King of Sergent; a son, Clay (Michele) Holbrook of Crestwood; a brother, Mitchell (Sheila) Holbrook of Mayking; five grandchildren, Stevie (Kelly) Holbrook, Tamara (Mark) Sexton, Brandon (Leann) Moore, Trisha (Tori) Carter and Caden Holbrook; and three great-grandchildren, Ace, Dreyden and Jaydah.

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