James Michael “Mike” Holloway, 77, passed away on October 23, 2022 at his home. Mike was born December 12, 1944 in Sherman, Texas to JT “Bill” Holloway and Edith Mae Sears Holloway.
Mike was a 1963 graduate of Whitewright High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree from East Texas State University in 1969. Mike worked alongside his father and brothers most of his life running Holloway Farm Supply. After “retirement” he worked for many years as a machinist. Mike was a lifelong learner who never lost his curiosity for how things were made and worked.
Mike married Patricia Jarvis on December 22, 1967 in Whitewright, Texas. They were married for almost 55 years.
Mike is survived by his wife, Patricia, daughter Margaret Phillips and son Jason Holloway both of Whitewright; grandchildren Victoria Houdek and husband Erik of Conroe, Texas and Emily Holloway, Kate Phillips and Truett Holloway all of Whitewright, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services will be held at Pilot Grove Cemetery on October 26, 2022 at 10am. Donations in Mike’s memory may be made to the Whitewright Methodist Men Scholarship Fund or the First United Methodist Church of Whitewright.