July 12, 1939 – July 28, 2024
Larry J. Holloway, age 85 of Friendswood, Texas passed away July 28, 2024. He was born on July 12, 1939, in Joplin, Missouri to Joe and Thelma (Finley) Holloway. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, and sons Scott and Kent Holloway.
Larry leaves behind wife Sheila, sons Mark and Curtis (Rita) Holloway, John Colby (Jerri) Cundieff, daughter Kay (Steve) Wilson, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Larry was a Chemical Engineer starting with Ethyl Corporation and continued his career with all the acquisitions.
Larry loved his family, often cooking big Sunday breakfasts, he loved sailing, golf, and of course the Houston Astros. He was well loved and will be missed by all.
Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com.
A Celebration of Life is pending at this time.
8 thoughts on “Larry Joe Holloway”
Sending deepest sympathy for your loss. Larry and I went to High School together in Neosho, MO. I always remember him playing the trumpet. May God give you peace and comfort.
Sheila,
Larry was a mentor to me when I first started at Ethyl. I will always remember the kindness and guidance he provided during my career with Ethyl/Albemarle. He always took a personal interest in the people working for him.
My 1987 Ethyl interview dinner was with Larry and AL Saurage at the Fkying Dutchman in Kemah. I was a smoker and decided to break traditional interview dinner etiquette and have a smoke. Larry bummed a few off me. I have numerous other stories that I could share, but that was my introduction to his authentic personal style. RIP Boss…
Larry and I shared our first office at Ethyl and have been close friends ever since. We played softball, later played golf, and continued to swap life stories until very recently. We laughed a lot together, his sense of humor was wonderful. I will personally .it's him deeply.
I was Larry's daughter-in-law for a short time. He was alway kind to me even after I had to leave his son Mark.
He understood, and gave great advice. I always thought of him as above board type of person , he never suger coated anything. He'd help me with Mark , when hevcould ,within means. Best day with Larry was when took us to NASA SPACE CENTER in Texas.
Larry was an admired coworker at Ethyl. He knew every aspect of the aluminum alkyl plant in Pasadena and offered valuable advice on many other engineering issues at the plant. It was sad losing him to the Amoco sale.
R.I.P.
I remember your good sense of humor.
I am so sorry for your loss of Larry and know he is missed by all who knew and loved him. May God bless you with many precious memories.