Born in Rome, Georgia, on May 3, 1925, Jim was the beloved son of Joe and Leila Carter Holloway. He grew up on Pennington Avenue in South Rome, Georgia alongside his siblings Frances, Bob and Pat. Jim attended Rome High School and Massey Business School, which paved the way for his long and successful career at Jackson Typewriter Co., where he worked for over 40 years until his retirement.
As a Private First Class in the Army during World War II, Jim’s bravery shone through. His unit arrived at Omaha Beach for D-Day a day late due to a ship breakdown, a fortunate twist that certainly saved many of his company’s lives. During his service, he received two Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, the Cross of Lorraine, a sharpshooter medal and many other commendations.
In May of 1946, Jim married Arleva V. Watson, and their love endured until her passing in 1999. Together, they raised their daughter, Marie Holloway Storey, who, along with her husband Darryl, now lives in Cedar Bluff, Alabama. Their granddaughter, Hannah Marie, resides in Birmingham. Jim and Arleva also cherished their 24 nieces and nephews, treating them as their own children. His great-grand dog, Riley “the Talking Dog,” brought additional joy to his life.
Jim’s hobbies included golf, cards, pool, fishing, hunting arrowheads and metal detecting, with fishing being his favorite. Between him and Arleva, they won over 100 golf trophies between the 1950s and 1990s. A lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Jim’s faith was a cornerstone of his life. His dear friend Frank Curti brings him communion every Wednesday morning. Jim also participated in the Rome Honor Guard, St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and volunteered with the VA.
For over three years, Jim has been a cherished resident of the Renaissance Marquis Retirement Village. He enjoys all outdoor activities, especially the fishing trips, and he takes great pleasure in the Memorial and Veteran’s Day celebrations. Jim’s dedication to his family, community and country is truly commendable. His legacy is one of service, love and passion for life.