Neil Duane Holloway

Neil Duane Holloway, age 57, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in Pecos, Texas.   He was born July 13, 1960 in Iola, Kansas, the son of Neil and Mary Jane (New) Holloway.  Duane graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree at Pittsburg State University and a Masters at A&T State University in North Carolina.  Duane was a member of Kincaid Masonic Lodge #338 and an Air Force Veteran. He served as a survival specialist instructor. He enjoyed his life one day at a time. He was never too serious, always joking around and being silly. Duane was a humble and honest family man and loved spending time with family and his friends. He was known to be compassionate and witty and people were  drawn to him. Duane always put others first and was quick to offer a helping hand. He was not just a good person, he was the best person that some people ever had the opportunity to meet. He did not have to ask for respect, people trusted him automatically. He enjoyed being outdoors and always had a story to tell. He gave the best big bear hugs that could wipe away any worries and always make you smile. He was a happy person. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Neil and Mary Jane Holloway; and one nephew, Lance Holloway. He is survived by his three children, Erica Moorefield of Clemmons, North Carolina, Jacob Holloway of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Jenna George and husband Jason of McAlester, Oklahoma. As well as Alex Jensen of Eufaula, Oklahoma; one granddaughter, Marissa Moorefield; His soul mate, Erica Jensen of Eufaula, Oklahoma. Three brothers, Larry Holloway and wife Mary of Ozawkie, Kansas; Garry Holloway and wife Kathy of Lone Elm, Kansas; Donald Holloway and wife Lisa of Stilwell, Kansas; one sister, Terri Holloway of Shawnee, Kansas. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 8, 2018 at 1:30 p.m., at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett, with burial to follow in the Lone Elm Cemetery, Lone Elm, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Donations can be sent to 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .