Maurice Wiley Holloway, Sr, 100, passed away September 28, 2023 in Newport News, Virginia. He was born May 31, 1923 in Newport News, to the late Robert McAnge and Ruth Hertzler Holloway.

He was raised on the family farm in Denbigh where he later returned to raise a family. While working at Newport News Shipbuilding he farmed on the side and also boarded horses. He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding and enjoyed many years gardening, beekeeping, wood working, wood carving and volunteering on the A-Team at his church. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Newport News.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years Shirley Powell Holloway; three brothers, Robert, Milton and Charles; and one sister Dorothy Burkholder.

He is survived by his children, Carolyn Butler (Robert), Maurice Holloway, Jr., Beth Keen (Glenn); grandchildren, Aaron Butler (Karina), Amy Jackson (Mike), Thomas Keen (Candice), Emily King (Graham); great grandchildren, Elliot, Erick, Stella, Carter and Olive. He is also survived by a sister Ruth Ann Miller.

There will be a graveside service at 11 AM on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Peninsula Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 12716 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.