Richard Leon Holloway

Richard Leon Holloway

Richard Holloway Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 6, 2008.
HOLLOWAY, Richard Leon, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on August 28, 2008. He is survived by his son, Rick; daughter-in-law, Jennifer; and three grandchildren. The funeral services were held in Ellerbe, N.C. Richard served his country in the Korean War, had a successful 35-year career as a Virginia State Capitol Police Officer, and most particularly he was devoted to his family and high school sweetheart whom he was married to for 55 years. Let us trust our absent loved one to Jesus, knowing they are held securely within His love and power. Memorial gifts may be made to Rourk Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 838, Ellerbe, N.C. 28338.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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