Maurice Holloway

Maurice Holloway was born August 30, 1956 and peacefully entered eternal life September 16, 2020.

He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1974 and earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Lander College (University)in 1978, where he was a founding member of the Upsilon Eta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. Immediately following graduation, he accepted a manager position with then Southern Bell and retired January 2020 with 42 years of service, holding progressive managerial positions within AT&T.

His position as Safety Manager for the Southeast Region brought him great joy. He was passionate about serving and protecting others and regarded others above himself in every aspect of his life.

Maurice was a natural leader. Lander recognized him as Young Alumni of the year and Governor Carol Campbell appointed him to serve on the Lander Board of Trustees in 1988, and he has continued to serve faithfully for 32 years. Maurice also served as president of the Alston Wilkes Society Board of Trustees and on the Carolinas Telco Credit Union Supervisors Committee.

Maurice’s long-established relationship with Jesus Christ was displayed in his Sunday school teachings and leadership positions at previous churches and currently at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church. As a faithful member of his church, he also served on the usher and hospital visitation teams. Maurice devoted his life to service, his family, and being an encouragement to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Maurice was an avid basketball player and fan. Over the years, he played basketball with a special group of men at the YMCA who he sincerely loved.

He leaves to continue his legacy and cherish his memories, his wife of 39 years, Dr. Mary Harrison Holloway of Lexington, SC,  three children: Retired US Navy Senior Chief Danel Harrison (Sonia) of Virginia Beach, VA, Kristen Agbato (Segun) of New York, NY, and Ashley Jones (Jonathan) of Fuquay Varina, NC; six grandchildren: Brehon, Danyelle, Sydni, Peyton Kristina, Victoria, and Harrison, and a Great-granddaughter, Aubrey; parents: John Calvin and Corrie J. Holloway; four siblings: Rev, Dr. Randy (Bridget) Holloway, Sharon (James) Saxon, and Deborah (Donald) Parks of Greenwood SC and Joretta (Johnny) Anderson of New Port News, VA.; Mother-in-law, Mazel Harrison and sister-in-law: Dr. Theresa (Brandon) Wallace from Philadelphia, PA ; a sister-in-law and special care provider, Priscilla (Nathaniel) Houston of Charleston SC; two brothers-in-law, James Harrison of Charlotte, NC and Jimmy Harrison of Philadelphia, PA; three aunts and three uncles and host of  nieces, nephews, cousins, and special dear friends.

Viewing and visitation will be held Sunday, September 20 at 4pm-6pm at Bostick Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC. The Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, September 21 at 11am at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church 5503 Sunset Blvd., Lexington SC and live stream at ­­­­­https://www.youtube.com/user/SaxeGothapres/videos

All attendees are respectfully requested to adhere to COVID-19 face coverings and social distancing guidelines. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the established scholarships in Maurice’s and Mary’s name at Lander University Foundation, 320 Stanley Avenue Greenwood, SC, 29649  and Midlands Technical College Foundation, P O Box 2408 Columbia SC  29202 or https://www.givecampus/14688/donations/new  or to Mission Lexington 216 Harmon St. Lexington, SC 29072 or MissionLexingtonsc.org

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