In loving memory of

Larry E. Holloway
January 24, 1931 - March 7, 2018

Larry E. Holloway, Muncie, 87, passed away Wednesday morning, March 7, 2018, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief and unexpected illness.
He was born Saturday, January 24, 1931, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of the late Lester E. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Dale) Holloway. Larry lived in Muncie his entire life. He became a gracious caregiver to his parents and his special aunt, Virginia Smilack. Graduating from Muncie Central High School in 1949, he then attended Ball State Teachers College, (now known as Ball State University) and Indiana University, where he graduated. He also served in the United States Army during the Korean War, after which he was employed as a bookkeeper for Consumer Lumber Company and then for his father's business, Consumer Kitchens. During his later years he was self-employed as a handyman, mostly helping out the elderly who needed his assistance. Larry was an avid Major League Baseball fan, cheering and pulling for his favorite team, the Chicago White Sox. He also enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing card games, cooking, and especially enjoyed spending time with family.
Survivors include his older brother, Charles "Bus" (wife Barbara) Holloway of Tulsa, Oklahoma; three sisters, Gloria Mantock, Beth Hayes, and Linda (husband Max) Abrell, all of Muncie; one niece, Vicki (husband Jack) Zarley of Palmdale, California, and ten nephews, Bradley (wife Kathy) Hayes, Bruce (wife Courtney) Hayes, Scott (wife Doris) Mantock, Gregg (wife Dee Dee) Mantock, Jeff (wife Tricia) Mantock, Todd Mantock, Mark Abrell, Dan (wife Karen) Abrell, and Tom (wife Amy) Abrell; twenty-one great nieces and great-nephews. Larry will be deeply missed by his entire family and friend, Bill York.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his special aunt, Virginia Smilack; two brothers-in-law, Philip E. Hayes, and Bob Mantock.
A special thanks and appreciation goes out to all the attending doctors and nurses employed at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, as well as Hospice employees, for the excellent care he received while a patient there. All the excellent communication and feedback given to the family was greatly appreciated.
Memorial contributions may be sent to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, 2401 West University Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47303; the First Presbyterian Church, 1400 West Riverside Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47303; Friends Memorial Church, 418 West Adams Street, Muncie, Indiana 47305; IU Health Ball Memorial Hospice, 2401 West University Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47303; or to the charity of donor's choice.
Private services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304 with Michael Sherman officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Memorial Park.
Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.elmridgefuneralhome.com

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