Willie Holloway Jr.

Willie Roy Holloway Jr. known as “PJ” was born on October 6, 1976 to Willie Roy Holloway Sr. and Wanda Holloway in Waco, Texas.

He grew up in Waco and Riesel “The Switch” area. 

He attended various schools in the Waco Independent School District before moving to Riesel during his freshman year. He graduated from Riesel High School in 1996. He was a standout athlete. He was a part of the state semifinals football team in 1992. In the spring of 1994, he became a champion in track and field as part of the sprint relay team. 

He went on to obtain his CDL and drove 18-wheelers for 20 years.

His true love was his children and grandkids. His love for his children was like no other. He was a father figure to many others as well. He loved to barbeque for everyone, play cowboy, and watch movies. There was never a time when he was not talking smack to whoever was around. He loved spending time playing games with his children and maintaining his competitive spirit. He also took great pride in his jeans by making sure they had a razor crease. This meant spending at least 30 minutes on each leg.

PJ passed away on December 8, 2022, surrounded by his children and family after fighting injuries received in an accident. He was proceeded in death by his father, Willie Roy Holloway Sr.; grandparents, Arthur Holloway, Emma Harden, Florence Chase, and Bennie Hargrove; sisters, Charlotte, Detra, and Adonna and niece, Cierra Williams.

He is survived by his mother, Wanda Holloway; children, Ethan, Ja’lyn, Mariah, William, Jordan, Joseph, Kaine, Kaliyah, and Kaleb; numerous grandchildren; siblings, Pam Kinsey, Bethann Persley Lamar Holloway, Sarina Holloway, Michael Holloway, Simeon Holloway; and a host of numerous nieces and nephews.

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