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Marcel Holloway

August 6, 1950 — May 22, 2025

Lansing

Mr. Marcel Holloway transitioned to his Heavenly home Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends. Age 74 years. He was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi on Sunday, August 6, 1950, the 3rd son and fourth oldest of seven children born to his loving parents, Henry and Evelyn (Washington) Holloway.

Marcel eventually moved to Lansing, Michigan, for better economic opportunities. He enlisted in the United States Army serving in Korea for one year as a member of the military police. He received his honorable discharge. Marcel returned to Lansing and to General Motors Corporation. Marcel continued his career as a police officer by joining the Lansing Police Department. He went onto serve the Lansing community for 25 years, retiring as a Detective. Marcel was an active community volunteer for several years with The Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization in Lansing as well as many other programs.

Marcel was the father of Anthony Marcel Holloway, born July 21, 1970. He married Leticia Almanza, his loving wife, in 2001, sharing 24 loving years together. He loved communicating with everyone he saw and spending time with his family. Marcel enjoyed spending a lot of his time playing golf. He also loved reading, writing, poetry, and creating songs while playing the guitar.

Marcel leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Leticia Holloway; bonus daughter, Isabella Holmes; brothers, Alvin Henry (Suddie) Holloway, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Gregory L. (April) Holloway, Hazlehurst, Mississippi; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends including special friends, Homer Hawkins, Ron Noland, Earl Anderson, Clyde Smith, Marcos Lier, Mike Simpson, and Buford Fulcher.

He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Marcel Holloway; parents, Henry and Evelyn Holloway; sister, Velma DeMyers; three brothers, Melvin (Pearlie Mae) Holloway, James Thomas Holloway, and Ernest Holloway.

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