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Ulma Holloway Obituary

Ulma Holloway April 25, 1933- December 12, 2006 COLUMBUS, GA— Ulma Holloway, Age 73, resident of Columbus, died on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at St. Francis Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled at the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus on Friday, December 15, 2006, 2 P.M. with Rev. Udell Addison and Rev. James Strickland officiating. Interment will follow at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, December 14, 2006 from 6-8 P.M. Mr. Holloway, son of the late Samuel James Holloway and Mary Horne Holloway, was born April 25, 1933 in Columbus. He was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church and a member of the Gatekeepers Gospel Group. Mr. Holloway was retired from Columbus Productions. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Ulma Holloway and two brothers, George Holloway and Billy Ralph Holloway. Mr. Holloway is survived by his wife Maude S. Holloway of Columbus; five daughters, Rebecca Holloway of Fortson, GA., Amy H. Singell and her husband Tim of Douglasville, GA., Sue Driggers of Columbus, Becky Chester and her husband Jim of Phenix City, AL., and Jane McGowan of Columbus; two sons, Jimmy Holloway and his wife Lynn of Columbus, and David McLain and his wife Judy of Phenix City, AL.; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Please visit www.mem.com to sign the guest registry.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2006.

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Michael Carter

December 18, 2006

It was a pleasure knowing Ulma. I will always have fond memories of him and I working together at Columbus Productions.

Drew, Rhonda and Madison McLeod

December 17, 2006

Pa, we are going to miss you dearly. It just isn't the same without you here. But we know that you are in a much better place. We love you..

Rebecca Holloway

December 16, 2006

Blessed Journey my beloved Daddy.

Pamela Carroll

December 15, 2006

Becky, Amy, Beth & Brian I'm truly sorry for your loss.
He's no longer in pain, may your memories help ease.

Billy Ellis

December 15, 2006

My deepest sympathy goes out the Holloway family. I will always remember Uncle Ulma and his bright outlook, encouraging words, and his wonderful smile. I will love him, always.

George & Teresa Williams

December 14, 2006

Becky, our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Gary & Doris Burleson

December 13, 2006

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Cindy Hutto

December 13, 2006

Maude, David & family, I am truely sorry for your loss. God Bless each of you during this time.

Brenda Jenkins

December 13, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Brenda

Raymond and Dianne Wetzel

December 13, 2006

We are honored to have known you and to have had you for a friend. We will always love you.

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