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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Marvin Holloway
Marvin
Holloway
May 28, 1932 — Jan 18, 2016
Marvin Holloway's Obituary
On May 28 , 1932, Marvin Wayne Holloway was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Elvin "Peck" and Eva Ruth Bechtel Holloway. Growing up as one of nine children he shared his childhood with two sisters and six brothers. With great Zebra pride, Marvin graduated from Rochester High School in 1950.
Patriotism beckoned and Marv answered the call serving with the United States Army, entering on July 17 , 1953. During his service stint he was stationed in Korea and Hawaii. He was awarded the national defense service medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Ribbon and sharpshooter. He was honorably discharged on July 12 , 1955.
Marvin and Mary Ellen Foster were married on May 17 , 1952 in Rochester. Together they shared 48 years of life's adventures. Mary Ellen passed away on June 18 , 2000. Their union produced a daughter and three sons. Three more generations have been added to the family tree with 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. Later, Marvin married June Large who passed away in 2007.
With a strong work ethic, Marv was a dedicated employee of the Safeway Steel Company more than four decades. He was a quality control engineer for the Rochester plant and following it's closing, moved to South Carolina retiring two years later. More recently he worked at Sav-A-Lot from 1998 - 2008.
Marvin was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Logansport.
To relax, Marvin enjoyed all aspects of ceramics. He created gifts for family and special friends especially Christmas themed figurines, nativities and Christmas trees. Woodworking was another area of expertise. Marv especially enjoyed refinishing wood and making repairs restoring to like-new condition.
With great joy, Marvin initiated a family tradition on Christmas eve . He personally took charge of culinary delights for the family snack table. Among his family's favorites are million dollar fudge, sausage balls and spicy pecans.
Marvin is lovingly remembered by a daughter, Tina M. McKee and husband Edgar of Rochester; three sons: Mark S. Holloway and wife Danette of Palm City, FL, Thomas F. Holloway and wife Tami of Rochester, Christopher W. Holloway of Rochester; 11 grandchildren: Mark Holloway and wife Jennifer, Brooke Holloway, Derrick Holloway and wife Kim, Jessica Prater and husband Rick, Brittlyn Mow and husband Troy, Candace Zehner and husband Joshua, Todd Hettinger, Nicole Holloway, Christopher Holloway, Alyssa Simpson and husband Garth, Nate Holloway; 22 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one brother, Bernard Holloway and wife Grace of Rochester; two sisters-in-law: Clair Holloway, Margaret Ann Kocker; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Marvin in death are his parents, wife, a daughter Marva Elaine; a great granddaughter Tinsleigh; two sisters: Wanda Chalk and Rose Mary McGlothin; six brothers: Russell, Walter, Howard, Lester, Gerald and Theodore Holloway.
Bishop William Tincher officiate services. Military rites will be conducted by the Fulton County Honor Guard and the US Army Honor Guard. Interment will be in the Citizens Cemetery.
Funeral Services for Marvin Holloway
Visitation
Thursday
Good Family Funeral Home
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Visitation
Friday
Good Family Funeral Home
9:00 - 10:00 am
Celebration of Life
Friday
Good Family Funeral Home
Starts at 10:00 am
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