Bobby Lawrence Holbrooks, Jr.
June 26, 1963 ~ December 24, 2022
Bobby Lawrence Holbrooks, Jr., 59, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on December 24, 2022.
Angel called home too soon, Bobby Lawrence Holbrooks was just that. There is not a living soul that met Bobby who wasn't an instant friend.
Bobby was the person that always had the solution or advise for any situation and was who countless people relied on for advice and ideas.
This song jealous of the angels best explains what so many of the people that have had the gift of Bobby in their life are feeling.
Jealous of the Angels
I didn't know today would be our last
or that I'd have to say goodby to you so fast
I'm so numb, I can't feel anymore
Prayin you'd just walk back through that door
And tell me that I was only dreamin'
You're not really gone as long as I believe
There will be another angel
Around the throne tonight
Your love lives on inside of me
And I will hold on tight
It's not my place to question
Only God knows why
I'm ust jealous of the angels
Around the throne tonight
You always made my troubles feel so small
And you would always be there to catch me when i'd fall
In a world where heroes come and go
Well god just took the only one i know
So I'll hold you as close as I can
Longing for the day, when I see your face again
But until then
God must need another angel
Around the throne tonight
Your love lives on inside of me
And i will hold on toght
It's not my place to question
Only God knows why
I'm just jealous of the angels
Around the throne tonight
Bobby Lawrence Holbrooks Jr. was preceded in death by parents Daniel Tillery and Evelyn Tillery and his sister Jenevia Brewer.
He is survived by Partner Robert Lawrence Wright Jr.; children Joshua Holbrooks and Diana Martin; stepson Adam Wright; sisters and best friend Rhonda Barnett, Katherine Woodall, and Charles Russell; nephews and nieces Christopher Rodgers, Jason Newman, Travis Land , John Woodall Jr. and Victoria Rodgers; as well as countless other friends and chosen family.
Crevasse's Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Holbrooks family.
View current weather.
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Bobby was an amazing man and one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. He was taken from us far too soon, so many memories not yet made.
Thank you Bobby for the time I got to spend with you. Rest in peace.
Robert and family, our hearts break for you at this time. Our sincerest condolences to you all. Bobby was an amazing friend. We will miss you Bobby!
Love,
Austin and Justin
Hi Dad,
I know you are still with me I know you still talk to me I just want you to know you are my rock I could aways call you when something wasn't right just you are never far away dad there will never be day I never cared or loved you I think about every day I love more than words can express you picked me up when I was feeling down it's goodbye for now but I will see you again soon I love you so much!
I am real jumpy and Bobby took full advantage of that. He would scare me at the drop of a hat and laugh hysterically everytime. I loved his singing voice and we would giggle as he would come in to turn over the rooms. He will be missed.
You will be missed sir. It was always a joy to see you walking down the hall with a smile on your face! You never knew what was going to come out of your mouth, but I knew for sure I was going to smile. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
You brought so much joy and laughter to so many people (and fright because you loved to scare your coworkers). You always had a smile on your face and a song stuck on your head. You would walk into a room singing some crazy song and before you knew it the room would be singing along and dancing. You brought such a positive energy to any room you stepped in. You will truly be missed. Rest in peace friend!
Bobby I miss you everyday. I still feel like you will come around the corner and scare me everyday. You made a huge impact on my life and talked with me a lot especially when you saw me struggling with coming out as gay and also shared your story as well. Thank you for being the gay dad I needed 🙏❤️
Bobby: I know in my heart you are still with us, I miss you my friend. You made work so much fun he had a lot of laughs and I miss having coffee w.ith you every day and talking you. You are loved and missed by so many of us.
Dennis
I hope it’s ok I share this video. Often I struggle to explain my work family to my friends and family at home, so when I witnessed this, I had to capture it. Perfectly summed up your laugh and the love that shown through you. Everyday you’d lighten the mood without any of us even realizing you had. It’s only now that you’re gone that it’s so strongly felt. I remember us laughing about the mega millions and how we’d skip town to see for ourselves if money can’t buy you happiness. lol. I do wish I had hugged you harder Friday (Christmas Eve-eve) But I know you’ll make good on that Bobby’s brew promise someday. Just remember, I like it slightly dry, not too sweet. 🙂 Fly high with those angels Bobby. I wish your loved ones peace. And I’ll see you again one day friend.
Bobby your kept the anesthesia room in great spirits.. I always look forward to your great stories everyday to keep me positive throughout the day… you will truly be missed
Sincerely AJ
I roam the halls everyday in the afternoons hoping to hear that voice of yours, hoping you will sneaking up behind me scaring me, hoping to see you down the hall screaming “HIIII”. I miss your voice, I miss your scares, I miss our conversations about everything and anything. Rest in peace my sweet friend. You are loved by so many. Until we meet again.
Was very funny and pleasant to be around. Nobody keeps you laughing like old Bobby.
I roam the halls everyday in the afternoons hoping to hear that voice of yours, hoping you will sneaking up behind me scaring me, hoping to see you down the hall screaming “HIIII”. I miss your voice, I miss your scares, I miss our conversations about everything and anything. Rest in peace my sweet friend. You are loved by so many. Until we meet again.
Bobby and I had become good friends over the years that we've worked together. He would fuss and I would get after him, when he would sing I told him that it hurt my ears and when he tried to scare me I told him that one day I would get him back. After multiple failed attempts I decided to give up. All of this was just in fun. We had many good times. Bobby was very generous and kind hearted. For the past 4 years Bobby and Robert made homemade Christmas ornaments for my 4 grandsons which will always remind me of him. I will miss him very much. Thoughts and prayers for all of Bobby's family and friends 🙏 ❤️
Bobby was a relief to see walk through the doors in the OR. He was a calm presence in a stressful environment. He always had a listening ear and great things to respond with whenever I needed to vent. He always walked around with his head up with confidence. Thank you Bobby for being an amazing person. You are missed so much!
Thinking back to when I first met Bobby as a brand new baby nurse 12 years ago he had a way of making me feel right at home. A few years later our paths crossed again in the Southside OR. For the years we were there I was always hopeful to see his energy and hear laugh to brighten the day. I would always mess with him when he jumped around the corner and scared me that I only jumped because I was afraid he was going to bite me with those chompers. He would laugh everytime and chomp back at me. I’m smiling today think of him and hope he rest well.
Bobby, it was an honor to have met you and get to spend time with you every day for your little coffee breaks in the PACU break room. You always made sure to taste test all the snacks and treats haha and we loved you for it! You knew how to light up a room and make everyone laugh. You also loved scaring the heck out of people! You were such a special person and taken from us too soon. Rest easy, friend.
Miss you!
My condolences to family and friends. Thinking of you all.
Bobby carried such an infectious happiness about him. Always willing to lend a helping hand and was a fountain of knowledge. He could always sense when someone was off from their usual self and never hesitated to offer any support he could to try and cheer you up. Truly a good soul that will be greatly missed!
I always look forward to your crazy stories everyday to keep me happy & uplifted throughout the week, I took my lunch break late JUST so I could see you and get a good laugh. … I will miss you – Destiny
It is with great sadness to have lost my best friend for the last 35 years, Mr. Bobby Holbrooks. When I had no family, he was there to support me with his friendship and unconditional love. We had a bond of true brotherhood. Through our 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s, I have so many memories that I will treasure for the rest of my days. I miss him sorely.
His radiant energy is now with his mother, father, sister, family and friends we’ve lost along the way. Peace and love my dear friend.