Donald K. Holbrook was pastor of House of Prayer Pentecostal Church
Rev. Donald K. Holbrook, age 72, of Alger, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on January 14, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Rev. James and Ruby (Dyer) Holbrook. On September 25, 1971, Donald married Ruth E. (Spradlin) Holbrook, and she survives in Alger.
Donald is also survived by his two sons: Scott (Sherli) Holbrook and Brian (Alicia) Holbrook; special grandson, Jadon Holbrook; two additional grandchildren: Katie Holbrook and Kimberly Holbrook; a brother, Daniel (Peggy) Holbrook; and a sister, Deidre Phillips.
Also preceding him in death are his brother, Dale Holbrook, and his sister, Diana Holbrook.
Donald retired from Ford Motor Company, Lima, where he served as a UAW Union Bargaining Representative. He was the current pastor and member of the House of Prayer Pentecostal Church of God, Kenton, for nearly twenty years. Don served as Sectional Presbyter for the Pentecostal Church of God. He was an avid OSU Buckeyes fan.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada, with Bishop Rodney Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the House of Prayer Pentecostal Church of God, 503 Summit Street, Kenton, Ohio 43326.
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