Donovan Ryan Holliman

Donovan Ryan Holliman obituary, Fort Smith, AR

Donovan Ryan Holliman

Donovan Holliman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by River Glenn Cremations & Funeral Services on Jul. 15, 2025.

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Donovan Holliman, age 35, passed away on July 9, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on November 22, 1989, in Wichita, Kansas, to Donald Ray Holliman and Tabitha Catherine Tully.
Donovan proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, where he worked as a cook for officers and personnel stationed in South Carolina.
Creative and artistic by nature, Donovan had a deep passion for drawing and found great joy in playing his guitar. He was known for his kind heart and loving spirit.
He is survived by his mother, Tabitha Hutchinson; his grandfather, Gary Tully; his brothers, Zachariah Caley and Dakota Goins; his sister, Samantha (Holliman) Jones; his uncle, Christopher Tully; his aunt, Kristina Tully; and his great-grandmother, Marie Howard. Donovan will also be lovingly remembered by numerous cousins, extended family members, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Holliman; his grandparents, Alton and Leona Holliman; his grandmother, Sandy Tully; and many other beloved family members.
The family encourages anyone struggling with drug addiction, mental health issues, or emotional distress to reach out for help by calling either the Substance Abuse and Addiction Hotline at 1(844) 289-0879 or the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Arrangements are under the thoughtful care of River Glenn Cremation and Funeral Services. Service time will be announced for Donovan as soon as the arrangements are completed.
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