It was a very stirring service, followed by full military honors. The church was overflowing with mourners. Most of you didn't know Rex, but anyone who did will tell you he was one of the most respected men they ever knew, a distinguished soldier and college counselor who dedicated his life to service. He was also an ardent Gator fan who has been a season ticket holder for nearly 40 years.

Holloway - Rex Lynn Holloway passed away on July 12th, 2015. Rex

was born in Pearl, Illinois in 1938, and moved to Palatka, Florida with

his family at the age of eight. He graduated from Palatka High School,

and then entered the University of Florida, where he was a member of

ROTC and Theta Chi Fraternity. Upon graduating in 1961 with a B.A. in

Psychology, he was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the US Army. Rex

served his country for twenty-six years. He was an army aviator,

completing two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. His overseas

service also included five years in Europe as a battalion commander. He

retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He and his family returned to

Palatka, where he served as an academic counselor at St. Johns River

Community College for nineteen years. He was a lifelong Gator fan,

enjoyed growing roses, working in his yard, and was an expert at fixing

anything that was broken. Rex loved living at “Miltondale” and being so

close to his children and grandchildren.