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Ed was a 1966 graduate of Virginia Tech and was employed by Federated Insurance Company as a general adjuster for 35 years. After retirement, he enjoyed fishing and golfing with his friends and working at Magic City Ford.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 8, 2016, at Lynn Haven Baptist Church, 1501 E. Washington Ave., Vinton, VA 24179. The Rev. Harold Cook will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church on Sunday, February 7, 2016, from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Monday, one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, Ed requested that you do a kind deed for your neighbor or make a donation to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel & Crematory, 540-982- 2221. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. oakeys.com.
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Ed Holliman
January 31, 2023
Ed, was a man that loved his family and always willing to help a friend. I miss him very much. Ed Holliman
Edward Holliman
January 30, 2019
Ed was a great friend, coworker and family man. I know Ed loved his family by the way he smiled when he talked about Linda and his daughters . Oh and of course his granddaughter.
Laura Robbins
February 10, 2016
Linda and family: I worked with Ed for many years at Federated and Ed was always such a pleasure to be around and always had a story to tell, usually about a named storm he had worked.....so much life.
Please accept my condolences at this difficult time.
Keith & Pam Mayhew
February 9, 2016
Our hearts go out to the family. We have so many great memories of cousin Eddie and his family. He was so much fun to be around and always had a smile or smirk on his face that made you just love him! We will miss him dearly.
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Gerry Howard
February 8, 2016
My father, John,worked for the NW Railway Co. He and my family moved from Lynchburg to Church Road, VA in the 1959 time period and knew your family very well. My dad is 84 and doing very good. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. God bless you always.
Ed & Diane Holliman
February 6, 2016
Ed will be missed by many because he was so highly thought of by all that knew him. Our prayers go out to Linda and the Mayhew family.
Crystal Mayhew-Thomas
February 5, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you Linda and your family. Eddie will definitely be remembered as a thoughtful, caring friend and cousin.
Barbara James
February 5, 2016
Ed was a wonderful friend for many years. We will miss him dearly but will enjoy all of the memories of good times shared with Ed and Linda. Much love to Linda, Kari, Lisa and Erin.
Bob and Barbara James
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