John H. Holloman

August 12, 1939 - March 25, 2021

John Henry Holloman was born on August 12, 1939 in Ahoskie, NC to the late Whit and Ollie Holloman. As a youth he joined Willow Grove Baptist Church. He was educated in the Currituck Public School system and continued on at Crestwood High School. John was employed and retired from Weyerhauser/Chesapeake Hardwoods in 2002 with 30+ years of service. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Pearlie Ann Whidbee. To that union, four children were born. Affectionately known as “Johnny,” he was loving, caring and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a good provider and always made sure that his family was cared for. He was a quiet man that spoke few words, but those that knew him knew that his friendly personality spoke volumes about him. He brought joy to all who knew him. He was always wiling to lend a helping hand. John loved watching sports. His favorite pastime was cheering on his favorite team the Pittsburgh Steelers and attending their games whenever he could. He also loved to going to see the Tidewater Tides baseball team play on occasion. John was predeceased by his oldest son, Tracy A. Holloman. He is survived by his lovely wife of 59 years, Pearlie Ann Whidbee Holloman; daughters, Vanessa A. Howard (George Lee) of Chesapeake, VA; Antoinette C. Belton of Belleville, MI; and son Johnwyn D. Holloman (Lisa) of Douglasville, GA.; Sisters Neomia Sykes and Shelba Marsh both of Chesapeake, VA; Sister-in-law Novella Mitchell of Chesapeake, VA; eleven grandchildren Kiersten, Jamaal, George Jr., Jeremiah, Jessica, Jennifer, Dontae, Keisha, Lindsey, Tyler and Jasmine; and eleven great-grandchildren Amarie’Anna, Layla B., Kayleigh, Jeremiah II, Micah, Michael Jr., Makayla, Destiny, Zoe, Layla, and Josiah.