Frederick B Holloway

CARBONDALE - Frederick B. Holloway, 69, of Carbondale, passed away 1:08 a.m., Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Kindred St. Louis Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Fred was born on November 16, 1942, to Harry and Thora (Seal) Holloway at Detroit, MI. They preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by a brother, David Holloway. He married Barbara Ann Hill on March 30, 1968, in Carbondale. They have celebrated 44 years of marriage. She survives and is of Carbondale. Other survivors include two sons and a daughter-in law, Matthew Ian Holloway, of Carbondale and Brian and Salina Holloway of Carterville; a grandson, Jonathon Holloway of Carterville; a brother and sister-in-law, Stephen G. and Louise Holloway of Scottsdale, AZ. He had served in the Illinois National Guard and retired from the City of Carbondale in November 2004 as a Water Plant Operator. Fred was of Christian faith. After his retirement and during his illness, his family became much closer to one another. He and his family were blessed for their time together. He was an exceptionally loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He always said that "his cup runneth over," when referring to his life. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale with Reverend John Annable officiating. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery, Carbondale. Friends and loved ones may call upon the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the funeral home. Memorial donations are the preferred form of remembrance and may be made to either the Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.



Service:



1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2012



Meredith Funeral Home Carbondale, IL







Visitation:



11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2012



Meredith Funeral Home Carbondale, IL