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Obituary of David Trumbull Holloway
WALLINGFORD - David T. Holloway, 64, of Wallingford, beloved husband of Deborah (Spaulding) Holloway, departed this life on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York, surrounded by his loving family.
Dave was born in New Haven, CT son of the late John and Jean (Carroll) Holloway. He was a 1969 graduate of Wilcox Technical School in Meriden. He enlisted in U. S. Navy as a Seabee and retired as a Chief Petty Officer Builder which allowed him to travel the world. Dave achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and continued to serve Troop 5 in Wallingford as a Scout Master, Assistant Scout Master and Eagle Advisor. He was instrumental in the W3R (Washington - Rochambeau Revolutionary Route) becoming a national historical trail. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #73 along with the Memorial Day Committee. In his spare time Dave enjoyed traveling with his wife, family, and friends. Dave spent his life honoring those who have served, and now he serves with those he has honored.
His memory lives on in his wife Deborah of Wallingford and their three daughters: Deanna Drumheller and her husband Steve of Meriden, Danielle Miller and her husband Matt of Southington and Doreen Holloway of Wallingford. He also leaves a brother: John Holloway Jr. and his wife Amy Sue of MD. Dave also leaves his 5 beloved grandchildren: Emma, Taheton, Sydney, Sophie, and Allison along with 2 aunts, Ruth Connell of CO, and Jean Carroll of Madison, and an Uncle, Robert Dean Holloway of VA and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call on Friday, November 6th from 4 - 7 PM at the First Congregational Church in Wallingford. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 7th at 10 AM at the First Congregational Church with full Military Honors following. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, PO Box 5028, Hagerstown, MD, 21741 (www.mskcc.org). The B.C. Bailey Funeral Home of Wallingford has been entrusted with arrangements. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Raajit Rampal and Dr. Roni Tamari for the wonderful care given to David throughout his battle with cancer. To leave a message of remembrance or for directions, please visit www.BCBailey.com.