James Robert Holloway, age 82, of Morganton, GA passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at his home. Mr. Holloway was born in Ellijay, GA on February 12, 1943 to the late Robert Hood Holloway and the late Jessie Watkins Holloway. Mr. Holloway proudly served the United States of America in the Air Force and also in the Georgia Air National Gaurd - retiring with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, S.G.Humphrey and also his sisters-in-law and their spouses, Myrta Ann (Jim) Taylor and Anna Lou (Estus) Wilson.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gloria "Judy" Holloway; sisters and their spouses, Bobbie (Tobie) Green and Margaret (Steve) Farist; sister-in-law, Sue Humphrey; and nieces and nephews, Robby (Jade) Davis, Matthew (Jessica) Chastain, Jessica Wise, Stephen (Candace) Farist, David Green, Michael (Elizabeth) Green, Nancy (Alan) Kubiak, David (Terry) Humphrey, and Lee (Anita) Humphrey.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM from the Akins-Cobb Blue Ridge Chapel with Mr. William Rodgers officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Jeanette Rismiller and Mr. Greg Norton. Interment followed the service in the Chastain Memorial Park with military honors provided by the United States Air Force. Serving as pallbearers were David Humphrey, Lee Humphrey, Robby Davis, Matthew Chastain, Mark McKinney, and Kyle Panter. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Larry Williams, Jim Rismiller, Toney Bolling, and Larry Seabolt. Visitation was held prior to the service beginning at 11:00 AM.

Although flowers are a thoughtful tribute, Mr. Holloway's family wishes donations be made to Georgia Mountains Hospice at https://www.georgiamountainshospice.org

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinscobb.com.

Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge was in charge of arrangements.