LaVerne Holbrook

LaVerne Holbrook, a cherished, father, grandfather, great grandfather and lifelong farmer, peacefully entered eternal rest at the home of his daughter, on January 31, 2026, at the age of 94. LaVerne was born on May 2, 1931, at home on his parent's, Herbert and Effie (Williams) Holbrook farm in Hamer Township near Danville, Ohio. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, LuAnne (Stubbs) Holbrook, one son, Jeff Holbrook, brothers, Proctor Holbrook, Lloyd (Edith) Holbrook, infant brother, Exley Holbrook and sister-in-law, Peggy Lyle.LaVerne attended the one room White Schoolhouse in Hamer Township, Highland County, Ohio through grade school and was a 1948 graduate of Hillsboro High School. He also attended Wilmington College for a year before deciding to return to farming full time with his Dad. He was a lifelong farmer with 40 of those years devoted to dairy farming.A man of profound faith, LaVerne found strength and solace in his devotion to God, living a life characterized by kindness, humility, and unwavering love for those around him. He was a past Deacon and Elder at the Hollowtown Church of Christ and taught Sunday School for many years with LuAnne, attending the Union Church of Christ in their later years. He was not only a steward of the earth but also a guiding light to his loved ones, instilling values of hard work, integrity, and compassion in all who knew him. LaVerne was board member of the Highland County Agricultural Society for 32 years, being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000. Served on the Highland County ASCS County Committee. He leaves behind a legacy of devotion to family, faith and community, a true testament to a life well-lived.He is survived by his daughter, Jeanie (Daryl) Fauber, daughter-in-law, Kathy Holbrook, grandchildren, Jon (Jana) Holbrook, Megan (Alan) Blackburn, Craig (Morgan) Fauber, Kyle (Octavia) Fauber, great grandchildren, Maddie, Mason, Karsyn, Mallory, Carter, Kelley, Makenna, Miley, Claire, Oakley, sister-in-law, Sandy Jones, brother-in-law, Bob Stubbs, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 4, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M., at the Union Church of Christ, 3021 N Taylorsville Rd., Hillsboro, Ohio. Funeral Services will be Wednesday at 2:00 P.M., at the Union Church of Christ with Glenn Hess officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Zion Cemetery.Family requests memorial contributions to the Union Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 4695 U.S. 62, Hillsboro, OH. 45133, or Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt. Orab, OH. 45154.To sign LaVerne's online guest book, visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com, or to leave a like, comment or share, visit the Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Care Facebook Page.