Carrollton Fire Captain Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency On Duty Captain Lee Holbert died on Sunday while hospitalized for a medical emergency suffered while on duty at Fire Station 8 on Sept. 9 By Hannah Jones • Published September 14, 2020 City of Carrollton A Carrollton Fire Rescue captain has died at the age of 57. Captain Lee Holbert died on Sunday while hospitalized for a medical emergency suffered while on duty at Fire Station 8 on Sept. 9. According to the City of Carrollton, Holbert is a Carrollton native and 1981 graduate of Newman Smith High School. He served with Carrollton Fire Rescue for over 30 years. Holbert was hired by the Carrollton fire department in November of 1989, and he served as a Firefighter, Sub-Apparatus Operator, and an Apparatus Operator before being promoted to Captain in 2007. "Carrollton Fire Rescue is devastated by the loss of one of our own. Captain Holbert was a highly decorated 30-year veteran, an exceptional firefighter, a selfless teammate, and a tireless public servant," Fire Chief Gregg Salmi said. "Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time as we mourn this loss." Holbert leaves behind a wife and three children.

CAPTAIN FRAZIER "LEE" HOLBET
1962-2020

HOLBERT, Captain Frazier "Lee" Captain Frazier "Lee" Holbert, 57, of Rowlett, Texas, passed away on September 13, 2020 in Plano, Texas surrounded by his loving family and friends. Lee was born in Temple, Texas to Eugene Frazier and Jeanette Holbert on December 25, 1962. Lee was a Carrollton native and 1981 graduate from Newman Smith High School. He graduated from North Texas State University with a degree in business and later furthered his career with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from TWU. Lee served with the Carrollton Fire Department for close to 31 years. His previous service includes ranks of Firefighter, Sub Apparatus Operator, Apparatus Operator, and his most recent promotion to Captain in 2007. Lee was a collector of classic cars and loved gardening. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting and especially his times in Port O Conner, Texas and Creede, Colorado. Lee is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Holbert, sons, Andrew Sanchez of Rockwall and Jacob Sanchez of Garland, daughter, Ava Sanchez of Rowlett, Granddaughter, Kennedy Sanchez , mother Jeanette and father Frazier Holbert of Carrollton, sister, Kindall Dube & Husband Mike, nephew, Drew Dube & niece, Jeanne' Dube. Funeral services will be held September 21, 2020 at Prestonwood Baptist Church with Pastor John Lewis officiating. In lieu of flowers - Memorials may be given to the Wounded Warriors Project or Lee's daughters college fund, Ava Sanchez's college fund, BBVA Bank, Rowlett, Texas. The family of Lee Holbert wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the Carrollton Fire Department for all of their love and support. Also a special thanks to family and close friends for their love over this past week.