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Earl Holloway Obituary
wife Mariah, John Tubb, Jim Ogle and wife Tiffany, Nathaniel Gass, Andrew Holloway, Mary Gass, Jennie McKay and husband Will, Jason McCalman and wife Michelle; great grandchildren, Alan Tubb, Caleb Tubb, Macie Ogle, Bryce McCalman, Addison McCalman, and William McKay. The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Temple Baptist Church in Powell and the funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Clarence Sexton officiating. Special music will be provided by the Crown College Choir. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Crown College Music Department, 1700 W. Beaver Creek Dr., Powell, TN 37849. Family and friends will meet at 12:30 p.m. Thursday for a 1:00 p.m. interment at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive. Condolences may be offered at www.lynnhurstchapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Earl Holloway
McCraw Family
November 7, 2011
How saddened we were to learn of Earl's passing. Whenever we think of Earl, we think of youth choir tours and the wonderful music programs he brought to First Baptist. Uncle Earl, we will miss you and your beautiful baritone voice.
Janet Tidwell
November 2, 2011
While I didn't know Dr. Holloway, our family has had the priviledge to know his beautiful daughter Sarah. We were extremely blessed to have her participate in the services of our parents. After reading the obituary, what great accomplishments he achieved and the lives he touched, Sarah shares his talent. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time. Janet Hankins Tidwell, Judi & Jim!
SPC Robert Johnson
October 30, 2011
I had learned of Bro. Holloway's passing from a friend that attended shool the same year. We had only memotries of joy and great honor when recalling the experiences we shared in knowing Dr. Holloway. The music ministry will never be same with out Doc Holloway.
debbie affalter
October 29, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Ear's passing. Heaven gained a great choir director. Debbie Affalter
Fred and Shelley Hart
October 28, 2011
Brother Holloway was a wonderful man of God that had a significant impact in my life while I was a student at Crown College. Our condolences go out to his lovely wife and family.
Skip Howard
October 28, 2011
Words seem inadequate to describe Earl Holloway. I was blessed to have been able to know him both as my youth choir director at the First Baptist Church of Memphis and as my friend. I would not trade anything for the hundreds of hours spent under his tutelage on Sunday afternoons in the choir room, or out on the open road as we choir toured all over the United States, or at the house on Crestmere with the Holloway family. Earl Holloway was one in a million, and he played a huge role in my development as a follower of Christ and a lover of the great and lasting music of the church. I'm glad I got to see him and Jennie and Sarah when they sneaked into the Sanctuary four years ago for an impromptu Sunday morning worship service homecoming that became a Holloway love feast. Thank you, "Uncle Earl." Thank you to Jennie, Kim, Sarah, Beth and Paul for sharing him with us all these years. My prayers and blessings go out to your wonderful family. One song that sticks in my mind at this moment in time is one he introduced to FBC. Some of you will remember its words: "How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me." While Andraé Crouch wrote "My Tribute" to honor and praise God, I think the first line can be appropriately applied to the life, ministry and work of Earl Holloway.
October 27, 2011
We were saddened by the passing of Earl Holloway. We send our sincerest condolences to Jennie and all the family. We enjoyed many happy years singing in the choir of First Baptist Memphis under the direction of Earl Holloway. He was not only an excellent director but a true Christian person.
Love and prayers
All the Girls @ Ross the Boss
October 27, 2011
We never had the pleasure of seeing his musical talents, but we were fortunate enough to see and talk with Earl every couple of weeks. He always had a kind word and every time he was there he was telling somebody how long he and Jennie had been married and that she was his "Sweet Angel". He will certainly be missed by all of us at the shop.
SusanBeth S Purifico
October 27, 2011
Sending love and hugs to all the Holloways -- across the miles it may be far, but between our hearts, it's still very close. Thanking God that we were irrevocably touched by Uncle Earl's spirit and love. -- SusanBeth Stanford Purifico xoxoxoxox
Gail Scott Poole
October 27, 2011
Jennie, Kim, Sarah Lou, Beth and Paul--I cherish my memories of youth choir under Mr. Holloway's direction at FBC, Memphis, where he developed my love for classical music. I never hear "How Great Thou Art" without thinking of him and his beautiful baritone voice. God bless and keep you all during this sad time.
Jerry & Nancy J. McKeehan
October 26, 2011
Jerry & I & our family are all faithfully praying for the wonderful Holloway Family and asking our loving Heavenly Father to comfort you at this time with His amazing grace, peace, mercy, and love that only He and He alone can sustain you with now in the homegoing of your precious loved one, Dr. Holloway. Our daughter Tracy had the wonderful opportunity of taking voice lessons from Dr. Holloway in 1995 while she was attending Temple Baptist Academy as a Senior.
With our love and prayers,
Your friends at the Temple Baptist Church,
Jerry & Nancy J. McKeehan
Psalms 116:15
Charles and Margaret Hubbert
October 26, 2011
We were saddened by the passing of Earl Holloway. We send our sincerest condolences to Jennie and all the family. We enjoyed many happy years singing in the choir of First Baptist Memphis under the direction of Earl Holloway. He was not only an excellent director but a true Christian person.
Love and prayers
Ray Hatton
October 26, 2011
As Minister of Music at The First Baptist Church of Memphis for the last 25 years, I am honored and humbled to follow in the footsteps of such a great man and fine musician. He built a superb music program here, touched many lives, and instilled in this church a love of good music that has lasted through the years. Sing on, my friend, sing on. . .
Tom Morgan
October 26, 2011
I have great memories of Dr. Holloway's patience and his expertise during my youth choir days at First Baptist. I pray that the Peace of Christ be with his family and may his soul rest forever with his Lord.
October 26, 2011
We were saddened by the passing of Earl Holloway. We send our sincerest condolences to Jennie and all the family. We enjoyed many happy years singing in the choir of First Baptist Memphis under the direction of Earl Holloway. He was not only an excellent director but a true Christian person.
Love and prayers
John Bailey
October 26, 2011
We send our love and deepest gratitude to the Holloway family for the impact that Mr. Holloway's ministry through music and life has had on John.
John and Carol Bailey (Hendersonville, TN)
Sue Raines Andre
October 26, 2011
I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I have such fond memories of being in the youth choir at First Baptist Memphis under his direction. What a fine man.
Don Thomas
October 26, 2011
I had the honor of knowing 'Papa' for 14 years and knew that everything he ever said or did was through his commitment to God and his lifetime partner,his wife.Dr.Holloway treated me as his own son and I will miss his presence here on Earth very much.
Chuck & Mary Boros
October 26, 2011
I need to add my precious wife Mary's name to our guest book entry.
Kathy Bunch
October 26, 2011
Sarah,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. What a wonderful man. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need please let me know.
Kathy Bunch
Chuck Boros
October 26, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Earl's passing. I am excited to know that Earl is in Heaven with Jesus. If there are many angelic choirs in heaven, one would be reserved for Earl to direct. May our Jesus give you the peace, comfort, and understanding that only He can give you in the coming days. Chuck Boros
Ann & Fred Russell
October 26, 2011
We share in your grief but are joyous in knowing that Earl is now singing with a heavenly choir. God bless you all and may you draw strength in the wonderful memories of his life and service.
October 25, 2011
The Holloway family is very dear to me and my family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Catherine Boros Brooks.
Linda Forrest
October 25, 2011
Earl Holloway had significant impact on the person I am today. Youth choir at First Baptist Church in Memphis
Kimbrough Simmons
October 25, 2011
I was shocked to hear of Earl's death. I have so many memories of him leading worship at FBC Memphis -- he is one that I consider a spiritual mentor. Your family is special and in my prayers as you grieve. Praying specifically for God's peace.
Love,
Kim Simmons
now known as Kimbrough Simmons
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