C. James Holloway Jr. (Jim)

Ocean Pines

James Holloway Jr. (Jim), 86, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away after a brief illness on Oct. 12, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Born in Salisbury, he was the beloved husband of Betty Larmore Holloway and son of the late Claude J. and Grace T. Holloway.

A graduate of Wicomico High School, class of 1955, Jim continued his education to earn a bachelor’s degree majoring in economics with a minor in mathematics from Washington College in 1959. Memberships included the Kappa Alpha National Social Fraternity, Omicron Delta Kappa Society, National Leadership Honor Society, and treasurer of the senior class. He was honored by the Washington College athletic hall of fame as a member of the 1958 baseball team.

Post graduate education included a master of business administration degree from George Washington University in 1962 while working for the L. Holloway & Bro. Produce Company, in Washington, D.C.

Jim had a distinguished 35-year federal government career with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission first in Brookhaven, New York, and then in Washington, D.C. He earned a Meritorious Service Award for Administrative Excellence and retired in 1997 as a special assistant to the Chief Finance Officer.

A faithful husband, dedicated father, and grandfather, he resided in Rockville, for over 30 years. He was a member of the Rockville United Methodist Church, Montgomery County Barbershop Harmony Association, and a baseball coach with the Rockville Boys Baseball Association.

His retirement years spent in Ocean Pines allowed him to pursue his love of travel, golf and the ocean. He participated as a member of the community church and the Pine Tones Chorus.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Betty L. Holloway; son, Paul J. Holloway (Kristi); daughter Linda H. Schueler (Jeffrey); and five grandchildren, Sarah Consolazio (Joe), Matthew Holloway (Sammi), Beth Holloway, Philip Schueler and Paul Schueler. Also surviving are a sister, Carolyn H. Banks; and a brother, Robert A. Holloway.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Virginia H. Toadvine.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Holloway Funeral Home, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury. Family and friends will be received from 1-2 p.m. at the Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Community Foundation, “Wi Hi Class of ’55 Scholarship Fund” at cfes.org/memorial.