Robert R. HollowayRobert R. Holloway, 84, of rural Mentone and North Port, Fla., passed away at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021, at his residence in Florida.
Bob was born on May 22, 1936, in Warsaw, to the late Clayton J. and Maxine Scott Holloway. He had been married to Dolores Mock. He then married on Jan. 1, 1984, in Burket, to Esther M. Leonard, who preceded him in death on Dec. 22, 2015.
He was a graduate of Mentone High School in 1955. He served his country in the U.S. Army. While in the service he was stationed in Island/Greenland. Bob had worked for RR Donnelley & Sons of Warsaw for 42 years.
Bob was an avid classic car enthusiast. He attended many car shows with his Ford Galaxies and 1940 Chevy. He restored several classic cars. He also enjoyed racing, driving late models and go carts. You could see him drive at Gas City and Kokomo in his driving days. He was a NASCAR fan, cheering on his driver's Bill Elliott and Chase Elliott. Bob was also a longtime member of the Cruisin’ Hoosiers Car Club, Rebel Rousers Car Club and the Moose Lodge of Warsaw.
Bob is survived by his companion, Betty Chandler, of North Port, Fla.; daughters, Vickie Bradley, of Mentone; and Sherri and husband Rick Nelson, of Warsaw; a son, Steve Holloway, of Warsaw; grandchildren: Jennifer, Brett, Tyler and Brynn; and great-grandchildren: Dylan, Dominic Reagan, Clayton, Linxi, Ava and Alanna.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Esther; a son, Jeff Canary; a brother, Max D. Holloway; and his stepmother, Marguerite Rayner.
The funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 29 at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with Pastor Rod Utter officiating.
The interment will take place in the Mentone Cemetery, Mentone, with graveside military rite performed by the American Legion Post #49 Honor Guard of Warsaw.
Visitation hours will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 28 at King Memorial Home, Mentone.
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Donations can be made in Bob’s memory to the donor’s choice of charity.
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