Bernie HollowayBernie Holloway, age 74, and a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at 2:02 p.m. in his home near Palestine Lake.
Born Bernard Lee Holloway on March 17, 1945, he was the son of Glen and Minnie McClone Holloway. He was one of 14 children raised in the family home and attended Beaver Dam and Akron schools.
A helpful person who would do nearly anything to help a friend, Bernie was known for his love of family and for his friendliness as a neighbor; he never knew a stranger. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping and enjoyed time spent outdoors. He also liked riding motorcycles, traveling, tractors, tractor pulls and visiting the casino, but time spent helping his grandchildren work on racecars was special. It was also time for Bernie’s cantankerous side to come out; he loved practical jokes and had an ornery sense of humor.
Professionally, Bernie was a truck driver with nearly 50 years on the road. He spent 23 years with Mike Gill and 12 years with Lewis Salvage before becoming an owner/operator. He retired in 2015.
On March 21, 1964, Bernie was united in marriage to Linda Carlson. With nearly 56 years of marriage, Linda survives in Palestine. Also surviving are their daughters: Cindy Holloway of Palestine, Anna (Robert) Landrum of Mentone and Jenny (Randy) Bays of Mentone; son, James (Ginger) Holloway of Burket; six grandchildren: Eric Frazier, Dennis (Trish) Frazier, Tyler Landrum, John Mattson V, Gunnar Holloway and Kole Holloway and six great-grandchildren: Kaylee, Donovan, Kayden, Landon, Arieana and John “JJ”; and three siblings: Barb Rudo of Warsaw, Donnie Holloway of North Webster and Dean (Sylvia) Holloway of Rochester. He was preceded in passing by his parents and 10 siblings.
A Life Celebration® is planned with Titus Funeral Home of 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, where visitation will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. At 4 o’clock, Steve Neeley, a longtime friend, will officiate Bernie’s funeral service.
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Memorials to the K21 Cancer Care Fund, PO Box 1810 Warsaw, IN 46581-1810.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
