Biography: Alfred Elliott Holloway, age 83, of Little Rock, passed away December 5, 2008. He was born on July 31, 1925 in Como, Mississippi to the late A.E. and Thelma Holloway. He graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1943 and later attended Hendrix College. He served with US Marine Corps during World War II, taking part in the invasions of Saipan, Tinian, Iheya Shima, Aguni and Okinawa and was among the first US troops to occupy Japan at the end of the war. Alfred was a lifetime member of the optimist club, a 32nd degree Mason, and a Shriner. He worked for Sterling Stores for 25 years and later retired from Wal- Mart. Alfred Coached Youth League Football in the Y program and little league baseball for many years. One of his greatest joys was attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. He was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. Hammie, as he was known to his family and friends was survived by his wife of 61 years, Mrs. Patricia Gene Holloway, daughter, Vicki L. Holloway, son, John Holloway and wife Stacie, his brother, Phillip C. Holloway, grandchildren, Lauren Lowe and her husband Ryan, Lindsey Holloway and John Patrick Holloway, and great granddaughter, Alli Lowe. Funeral Services will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:00 AM with Dr. Jeff Hampton and Rev. Lynn Lindsey officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Honorary Pall Bearers will the suriving members of the North Little Rock Class of 1943. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Pulaski Heights United Methodist Foundation, 4823 Woodlawn Ave., Little Rock, AR 72205. Funeral arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com