Richard Thornton Holloway

August 11, 1953 - January 17, 2022

On the second weekend of 2022, Jesus brought one of His most loyal followers home.

Richard “Rick” Thornton Holloway passed away peacefully at his Oceanfront home. He left behind countless extended family members with whom he shared a deep love.

Rick was a loyal protector who lived a selfless life. He loved his God, his family, his friends, his Cheryl, Elvis, the Redskins, and ice-cold Coca-Cola.

Rick will forever be remembered for his unmatched zest for life and an unquenchable curiosity. He was well-read with a deep love of theology and a passion for Native American history. He was a connoisseur of Virginia Beach cuisine and a patriotic American.

Raised in Port Royal, VA to Cleveland and Gladys Holloway, Rick was born with noble roots. His lineage still has its footprints on the historic, American town. Brought up at the James Madison Motor Court and the Historic Holloway House, Rick was an athlete with a passion for American muscle cars.
As an adult, his love for freedom and adventure brought him to Virginia Beach where he established himself as a staple in the community. As the years progressed, Rick settled in at his oceanfront home where he spent the majority of his time enjoying the outdoors, attending local concerts, and most of all, investing in conversations with others.

Rick was committed to living a highly routined life. He would not miss his daily prayer with Pat Robertson, or his daily family phone calls. He would, however, drop everything to spend time with the ones he loved asking questions, praying, and singing. He epitomized loyalty.

Whether it was a shower of compliments or his last dollar, Rick had an unmatched ability to give. The gift he gave the most was love. He would leave you feeling an abundance of the same love he was filled with from his savior, Jesus.

He was a principled man of conviction who had never met a stranger. Rick leaves this planet with immeasurable impact. He will be deeply missed.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you take the opportunity to give like Rick. Rick would go out of his way to give food, a donation, or time to the downtrodden. We ask that you take a day to seek someone out, give them a few dollars or meal, and let them know "it's from my friend Rick".

-Obituary written by his good friend, Jeremy Carey.