Mr. Marion R. Holloway, 90, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:19 AM on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at his home.

On February 7, 1935, Marion Roy was born in Fulton County's Newcastle Township to Charles Omer and Hazel Frances Tilden Holloway.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister, Carole and two brothers, Richard and Kenneth.  Proudly he graduated with the class of 1953 from Talma High School. Continuing his education at the South Bend College of Commerce,  he earned an associate's degree in business.  Answering the call of patriotism, Marion served with the US Army in Germany.  He later served in the Indiana National Guard and  was honorably discharged.

On February 9, 1963,  Marion married the love of his life Miss Pauline D. Craft.  They repeated their vows in the Talma Methodist Church with Rev. Kreig presiding. The Holloways have shared 62 years of life's adventures. From their union came three wonderful children, Timothy, Krista and Jennifer. Another generation has been added to the family tree with the blessings of four grandchildren.

With a strong work ethic, Marion was a supervisor for Zimmer Corp. in Warsaw for 33 years. He retired in 1993. As an avid woodworker, Marion created many treasured custom built heirloom keepsakes for his family and home. In the early years Marion and Pauline cleared the land on their homestead on the banks of the Tippecanoe River. Together they built their home.  Later they trenched and built an irrigation system as a way to water their flowers and vegetable gardens from the waters of the Tippecanoe River. Annually, they put out a large, irrigated vegetable and flower garden each year. The garden design featured beautiful iris, carnations, sunflowers and a bounty of vegetables to share with family and friends.  Marion loved watching their wildlife visitors the deer, wild turkey and of course the domestic back yard birds and the waterfowl that graced their property.

Left to cherish Marion's memory are his wife, Pauline; daughter, Jennifer Martin and husband Michael of Lansing, MI; son, Timothy S. Holloway and wife Shelly of Rochester; four grandchildren: Tabby Holloway, Caitlyn Martin, Holly Martin, Connor Martin; sister, Carole Feltis of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Marion in death are his parents; precious infant daughter, 3 days old, Krista Lynn Holloway on March 11, 1972; two brothers: Richard K. Holloway, Kenneth E. Holloway' and an infant sister, Vivian Holloway.

A celebration of the life of Marion Roy Holloway will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester.  Friends may visit with the family from 5-7 PM on Monday, June 2, 2025, and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.  Military honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the United States Army Honor's Team.   Interment will follow in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.