Charles Holbrook, age 95, passed away peacefully March 2 at Pickaway Manor, Circleville, Ohio. Charles was born January 5, 1931, in Ross County, Ohio, and graduated from Stoutsville High School in 1949. He proudly served in the United States Army, Company D, 223rd Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division, in Korea, where he received the Combat Infantryman Badge. Upon returning home Charles farmed near Stoutsville and worked at the General Electric Circleville Lamp Plant. It was there he met his late wife, Verna. She became his bride in the fall of 1958. A devout Christian, Charles worshipped at Morris Chapel, Fairview and St. John’s churches. He also was self-aware and self-reliant and valued his freedom. Charles always was ready to discuss local and world events, which he closely followed. He enjoyed Bible study and opportunities to sing hymns. In addition to Verna, Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Cora Holbrook, and sisters Mabel LaRue and Lorna DeLong and brother William Holbrook and their spouses as well as niece Kathleen McGrath. He is survived by nieces Vicki (Richard) Swetnam, Becky (Clifton) Webb, Candace (Greg) Walsh and Kaye E. (Doug) Maynard as well as nephews Ralph (Becky) DeLong, Herbert McGrath, Mark (Amy) LaRue, Dean (Wendy) LaRue and Wayne (Jennifer) LaRue. A service for Charles will be held Saturday, March 14, 11:00 a.m., at Wellman Funeral Home in Circleville. He will be laid to rest at New Holland Cemetery. Visitors may pay their respects one hour prior to the service. Memorial gifts may be given to Heartland Hospice, 116 Morris Road, B, Circleville, 43113, or a veteran’s organization of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.