Many things may be said or written about Ernest Holloway. Some knew him as a classmate, colleague, or mentor.
Yet, many knew him simply as a friend.
As a youth who grew up in rural
Oklahoma, he appreciated his meek upbringing, and embraced the pursuit of education.
He carried this pursuit to
Langston University where a life-long relationship began.
Ernest Holloway was passionate about
Langston University through good times and bad times.
He never wavered from his commitment to Dear Langston.
He encouraged and motivated countless students, staff, and faculty.
Even though his earthly life has ended, his passion for encouraging and motivating people continues on.
I was reminded today by Anthony Watson that Ernest Holloway’s messages of encouragement and motivation are instilled within us all who shared time with him.
Thus, Ernest Holloway’s legacy continues through us all.
Some of us knew him as a cousin, uncle, brother, and father.
The passion Ernest Holloway had for Dear Langston was greatly magnified by his love of family.
As someone who knew him as Dad, I must say God blessed me with a caring, loving, and engaging father. When my mother preceded him in death some 35 years ago, Dad did not miss a beat in molding me into the man that I have become.
The adage “walks the talk” exemplified Dad.
His actions mirrored his speech, and served as a foundation for my life.
Lastly and most importantly, Dad was a child of God.
He opted for humility over arrogance.
He was meek in spirit.
He cherished the fact that God the Father is not a respecter of persons.
During the past two months I was fortunate to spend time reading scriptures with Dad.
In doing so, I saw how he glorified Jesus.
I felt his love for the Lord.
About four weeks ago, Dad told me he was ready to go home.
Today, he arrived.
I look forward to feeling his presence again one day.
Funeral arrangements are being coordinated by Temple & Sons Funeral Home (Oklahoma City). The funeral service is tentatively scheduled for Friday at Langston University. The interment will be at Summit View Cemetery (Guthrie) following the service. Please check the blog or Temple & Sons Funeral Home for updates.
TO THE FAMILY OF ERNEST L. HOLLOWAY.
ReplyDeleteI SEE THE COUNTLESS CHRISTMAS TREES AROUND THE WORLD BELOW, WITH TINY LIGHTS LIKE HEAVEN'S STARS REFLECTING ON THE SNOW. THE SIGHT IS SO SPECTACULAR PLEASE WIPE AWAY THAT TEAR, FOR I AM SPENDING CHRISTMAS WITH JESUS CHRIST THIS YEAR. I HEAR THE MANY CHRISTMAS SONGS THAT PEOPLE HOLD SO DEAR, BUT THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC CAN'T COMPARE WITH THE CHRISTMAS CHOIR UP HERE. I HAVE NO WORDS TO TELL YOU, THE JOY THEIR VOICES BRING, FOR IT IS BEYOND DESCRIPTION TO HEAR THE ANGELS SING. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU MISS ME, I SEE THE PAIN INSIDE YOUR HEART, BUT I AM NOT SO FAR AWAY, WE REALLY AREN'T APART. SO BE HAPPY FOR ME DEAR ONES, YOU KNOW I HOLD YOU DEAR AND BE GLAD I'M SPENDING CHRISTMAS WITH JESUS CHRIST THIS YEAR.
I SEND YOU EACH A MEMORY OF MY UNDYIHNG LOVE, AFTER ALL "LOVE" IS THE GIFT MORE PRECIOUS THAN PURE GOLD, IT WAS ALWAYS MOST IMPORTANT IN THE STORIES JESUS TOLD. PLEASE LOVE AND KEEP EACH OTHER, AS MY FATHER SAID TO DO, FOR I CAN'T COUNT THE BLESSINGS OR LOVE HE HAS FOR EACH OF YOU, SO HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND WIPE AWAY THAT TEAR, REMEMBER I'M SPENDING CHRISTMAS WITH JESUS CHRIST THIS YEAR.
FROM THE FAMILY OF MARVIN B. FISHER