Robert E. Holloway
Robert E. Holloway, 1940-2013, a generous, kind and faithful man, who battled to the end against numerous health complications, lost his life with his family at his bedside, early Saturday, Oct. 12.
Rob was a successful entrepreneur, founding Security Corporation in the 1970s. Through his leadership and guidance he watched it become one the largest security companies in the country. He was an avid golfer, who played weekly and only a few weeks before, purchased a new set of irons trying to shave some strokes off of his game. A tireless philanthropist who couldn't bear the thought of hungry in-need families near his Florida home, he co-founded the local charity, The Bridge Fund.
He was a loving husband of 53 years, still together every minute of the day and madly in love with his adoring wife, Joy. He is survived by three loving children, Robert E. Holloway II, Jana L. (Richard) Fetters and Randy J.(Carolyn) Holloway; grandchildren Richard J. Fetters II, RJ Holloway II, Madison L. Holloway and Nathan R. Holloway. Rob truly adored spending time with each grandchild and watching them grow.
He is survived by his brother, Ray (Carolyn) Holloway of Herrin, Illinois, and his sister Jane (Bruce) Wheatley of Bonita Springs, Florida. His brothers and sisters in law, James Walsh, Julie Heberer and Rusty (Pat) Walsh.
Originally from Du Quoin, Illinois, Rob had been a Northville resident since 1970 and a resident of Bonita Springs, Florida since 1990.
A memorial honoring his life will be held from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m., Friday Oct. 25 at Meadowbrook Country Club, 40941 West Eight Mile Road, Northville, Michigan 48167. (248)349-3600
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 at First United Methodist Church, 777 West Eight Mile Road, Northville, Michigan 48167. (248)349-1144
In lieu of flowers, Rob would want to help feed and provide for the families of southwest Florida through:
Friends of the Salvation Army,
PMB 372
24600 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 212,
Bonita Springs, Florida 34134
or
The Bridge Fund
23530 Peppermilll Court,
Bonita Springs, Florida 34134
http://www.thebridge-fund.org/