Edward Leff Holloway

Edward Leff Holloway, age 78, of Durand, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Burial with full military honors will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Vernon. Visitation will take place from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, November 20, at the funeral home and again from 10:00 AM until the time of service on Saturday.

Ed was born on July 21, 1948, in Elkin, North Carolina, the son of the late Leff and Margaret (Tait) Holloway. He graduated from Swartz Creek High School and continued his education at Flint Junior College. Ed was united in marriage to Diane Wright on November 17, 1972, in Swartz Creek. They shared 27 years of marriage before her passing on October 14, 1999.

Ed proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat. He received his honorable discharge on March 1, 1974. Following his military service, Ed returned to Michigan and continued his career with General Motors until his retirement in 1999.

He is survived by his son, Justin (Kelly) Holloway; granddaughter, Alyssa Holloway; three brothers, Donald (Marie) Holloway, Lewis (Jen) Holloway, and John (Jessy) Holloway; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Diane. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com