Celebrating the life of
Nick Holloway, Jr.
January 05, 1926 - March 07, 2015
Nick Holloway passed away in Savannah, Georgia on March 7, 2015. He was 89. Nick was born in Cleburne, Texas on January 5, 1926, the son of Nick Holloway, Sr. and Gladys McGowan Holloway. Nick grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas. After graduating from Little Rock High School, Nick joined the Army Air Corp Aviation Cadet program and graduated with the rank of Flight Officer and B-29 flight engineer just as World War II ended in Japan. He was always grateful for the GI bill, without which he never would have been able to afford college. In 1949 he received a BS in Chemical Engineering from the Missouri School of Mines where he was elected to the Tau Beta Pi Honorary Engineering Society.
In 1949 Nick married Betty Sue Magbee in Little Rock, and went to work for Lion Oil Company in El Dorado, Arkansas as a Process Design Engineer. In 1954 he joined Vick Chemical Company, starting as Plant Manager in Greensboro, North Carolina. His career took his family around the country as well as adventures around the world. In addition to Greensboro, NC, the Holloway’s lived in Edina, MN; Stamford, CT; Meadowbrook, PA and Wilton, CT. Nick was involved in building, staffing and start-ups of plants in Mexico, India, South Africa, Australia, The Philippines and Canada. He became President of the US Vick Manufacturing Division and was Vice President of Personnel and Community Affairs upon his retirement in 1987.
Nick was an active member of his community wherever he lived. He loved music and had the most beautiful bass voice, always singing in his church choir. He sang with the Savannah Symphony Choir for a few years after his retirement. In Connecticut he was president of Silver Spring Country Club and on various non-profit boards. He was president of the Landings Club in 1994 and 1995. He also enjoyed playing golf. But most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Nick is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Sue Holloway, and his two children Gary Holloway of New Canaan, CT and Susan Holloway Pollock of Denver, CO; four grandchildren Jason Pollock, Amy Holloway, Suzanne Holloway and Kevin Holloway; one great grandchild, Asher Pollock and his sister Bernice Beeson of Hattieville, Arkansas.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 28, 2015 at The Skidaway Island United Methodist Church at 2 PM.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Nick’s name to the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411, or Hospice Savannah Inc., PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
I had the privilege of being Nick and Betty's pool man for several years and remember Nick(Mr Holloway)as being a kind and inspiring man. He was never too busy to take time and talk about whatever and encouraged me to continue to strive. His radio voice was like a voice of reasoning. Calm and clear. God Bless Mrs. Holloway and family.
- Tossie Griner, Savannah, Ga
Dear Betty, We were sorry to hear of the loss of Nick. He was of great help when my father Owen Siler was ill in 2007. Bette and Si spoke highly of you both. Our condolences to you and your family.
- Greg and Terri Siler, Pooler, GA
Our Heart Felt Condolences To The Holloway ' s Family. May The Lord Be with you All in Your Time of Sorrow. May He walks with You, And Comfort You In your time of Distress.You All are in our Prayers. We Love you, and God Bless you All.
- The Louis Jean & Stabler Family, Savannah, Ga
So many memories of my Uncle Buddy. Too many to share here, but one I will share involves a fishing trip to our farm pond in Hattieville, Arkansas when I was still a teenager. While the rest of us were catching a few fish here and there, mostly small ones, Uncle Buddy patiently sat on the bank watching his bobber never move. Then, after a couple of hours, he got a strike and landed the biggest Crappie we had ever caught from that pond! His comment - "Well, I guess my patience paid off!" That was Uncle Buddy... Kind, gentle, patient, and a great man in his nephew's eyes. I've tried to take those traits for myself and can only hope to be half as good as he. God bless you, Uncle Buddy... And rest in peace...
- Terry & Cindy Beeson, Springfield, MO
I have been a member of SIUMC chancel choir for 15 years and have many, many fond recollections of Nick. Although his wonderful voice and vocal talent are often what choir members may first remember, it is his gentle, always smiling and pleasant disposition that stands out equally as strong to me. We've missed him in the choir these past few years for so many reasons but know he is now at peace entertaining Our Father and his heavenly choirs. My sympathies to his family.
- Leslie Fitzgerald, Savannah, GA
I had the privilege of being Nick and Betty's pool man for several years and remember Nick(Mr Holloway)as being a kind and inspiring man. He was never too busy to take time and talk about whatever and encouraged me to continue to strive. His radio voice was like a voice of reasoning. Calm and clear. God Bless Mrs. Holloway and family.
- Tossie Griner, Savannah, Ga
Dear Betty, We were sorry to hear of the loss of Nick. He was of great help when my father Owen Siler was ill in 2007. Bette and Si spoke highly of you both. Our condolences to you and your family.
- Greg and Terri Siler, Pooler, GA
Our Heart Felt Condolences To The Holloway ' s Family. May The Lord Be with you All in Your Time of Sorrow. May He walks with You, And Comfort You In your time of Distress.You All are in our Prayers. We Love you, and God Bless you All.
- The Louis Jean & Stabler Family, Savannah, Ga
So many memories of my Uncle Buddy. Too many to share here, but one I will share involves a fishing trip to our farm pond in Hattieville, Arkansas when I was still a teenager. While the rest of us were catching a few fish here and there, mostly small ones, Uncle Buddy patiently sat on the bank watching his bobber never move. Then, after a couple of hours, he got a strike and landed the biggest Crappie we had ever caught from that pond! His comment - "Well, I guess my patience paid off!" That was Uncle Buddy... Kind, gentle, patient, and a great man in his nephew's eyes. I've tried to take those traits for myself and can only hope to be half as good as he. God bless you, Uncle Buddy... And rest in peace...
- Terry & Cindy Beeson, Springfield, MO
I have been a member of SIUMC chancel choir for 15 years and have many, many fond recollections of Nick. Although his wonderful voice and vocal talent are often what choir members may first remember, it is his gentle, always smiling and pleasant disposition that stands out equally as strong to me. We've missed him in the choir these past few years for so many reasons but know he is now at peace entertaining Our Father and his heavenly choirs. My sympathies to his family.
- Leslie Fitzgerald, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
