Mr. Robert L. Holloway Sr., 89, Rochester, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

On Jan. 29, 1927, Robert was born in Rochester to Lee Roy and Lillie May Mikesell Holloway. As one of 12 children, he shared his childhood with eight sisters and three brothers. Staff Sgt. Robert L. Holloway was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1947. During his two tours of duty, he spent 11 months in Japan and 17 months in Germany.

Robert and Vera Frances Shriver were married May 27, 1948, in Wabash. They shared 54 years of life’s blessings. Vera passed away on April 25, 2002. In 1981, after 31 years of service, Bob retired as a shipping clerk at Sealed Power. He also worked as a security guard for 30 years at Rochester Metal Products.

Bob is lovingly survived by two daughters: Gloria Chapel, Kokomo; a son: Robbie ‘Opie’ (Becky) Holloway, Rochester; five grandchildren: Susan Meissnest; Deanna Kay Johnson; Kimberly Sue Zellers; Chrystal Lyn Raderstorf; Robert Lee Holloway III; four great-grandchildren: Branden Karl Johnson; Tori Lyn Raderstorf; Carly Rose Zellers; Kylie Frances Brook Johnson; a sister: Phyllis ‘Jean’ Duzan, Warsaw; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Robert in death are his parents; wife; daughter and son-in-law: Karen and Carl Johnson; son-in-law: Larry Chapel; daughter-in-law: Lyn Holloway; and ten siblings.

Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, and at 10 a.m. for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service, also at Good Family Funeral Home. Larry Mowrer will officiate services. Military rites will be conducted by the Fulton County Honor Guard and the US Army Honor Guard. Interment will be in the Akron Cemetery