Raymond Lamar Holloway, age 74, passed away on October 20, 2026.
Born on August 12, 1952, in Panama City, Florida, to Mary Lou Roberts and Russell Holloway. Raymond moved to Sneads, Florida, when he was 13 years old, where he graduated from Sneads High School. Following his school years, he dedicated 30 plus years of service to a fulfilling career with the Florida Department of Corrections.
In retirement, Raymond embraced life’s simple pleasures. He could often be found fishing, enjoying fresh oysters, and cherishing time spent surrounded by his dear friends and family. A man of faith, Raymond was an active and devoted member of Sneads Assembly of God Church.
Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Holloway; his mother, Mary Lou Richter, and stepfather, Herman Richter; and his father, Russell Holloway; as well as his brother, Kenny Richter.
He is survived by his siblings Phyllis Folsom, Nancy Andler, Greg Holloway and John Holloway.
Raymond’s memory will be forever cherished by his children: daughter Shay Gonzalez and her husband, Brian; stepson Bobby Herndon and his wife, Paula; and stepson Billy Herndon and his wife, Janice.
He leaves behind his beloved grandchildren: Caleb Herndon and his wife, Modjeska; Marybeth Murphy and her husband, Taylor; Blake Herndon; and Carson Chapman. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren Elowyn Herndon, Geneieve Herndon, and Davis Murphy, as well as many nieces and nephews and friends who loved him dearly.
Funeral services for Raymond will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time in the sanctuary of Sneads Assembly of God Church. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. A time of visiting with the family will begin one hour prior to the funeral service at 1:00 PM Central Time.
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