Warner George Holloway, 89, of Dalton, GA, passed away at Wood Dale Health Care on October 15, 2012.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and George Holloway; and ten brothers and sisters.
Mr. Holloway was born and raised in Gilmer County, GA, where he began his lifelong career as an educator in a one-room school house. After serving in World War ll in the Army Air Corp, he received his Masters in Teaching at Peabody College. He then returned to teach at Gilmer County High School, where he also served as principal. He continued his career as teacher and principal at Antioch, Eastbrook, and Southeast. After his retirement, he pursued his hobbies of farming, raising cattle, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He served as a minister in Churches of Christ in North Georgia and Tennessee. He taught bible classes and also served as an elder at Central Church of Christ where he shared his love of the Lord with quiet wisdom. He always had a hug and a joke to share. Mr. Holloway played a major roll in establishing the North Georgia Bible Camp, where he was affectionately known as “Sugar Bear”. He was also instrumental in establishing the Greater Atlanta Christian School.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Charlene Holloway; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Luanne Holloway; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Bobby King and Sonya and Michael Mueller; grandchildren, Jenifer Cooper, Philip King, Cody Holloway, Tyler Holloway, Koby Mueller, Sasha Mueller, and Lauren Claiborne; great-grandchildren, Tristan Cooper, Madison and Ada Holloway, Aaden and Ella Holloway, and Cole and Katie King; brother, Clay; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 18 in the chapel of Love Funeral Home with Doug Couch, Brian Collins and Ross Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in Stanley Cemetery in Blue Ridge with the grandsons serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at Love Funeral Home Wednesday, October 17 from 4-9 p.m.
At Mr. Holloway’s request, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to the following: North Georgia Bible Camp, c/o Benny Holloway, 819 Smyrna Ramhurst Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705 or to the Raintree Village Children’s Home, 3757 Johnston Rd, Valdosta, GA 31601or to your favorite charity.
Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.