Vernon Holloway

Vernon Caryle Holloway, Sr.


Member of the Florida Senate from the 39th district
In office 1974–1980
Personal details
Born	(1919-09-15)September 15, 1919 Richmond, Virginia
Died	January 15, 2000(2000-01-15) (aged 80)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Roberta G.
Children	Jean Estelle(d), Vernon, Jr.(s), Lee Anthony(s)

Vernon Caryle Holloway, Sr. (September 15, 1919 – January 15, 2000) was a Florida businessman and politician.

Biography

He was born in Richmond, Virginia. He founded Interstate Electric Company, Inc. (1949) in Dade County, Florida. He served eight years in the Florida House of Representatives and six years in the Florida Senate representing the 39th District in Miami.

Senator Holloway died on January 15, 2000, at the age of 80. He is interred at Oak Hill Cemetery, Nyack, New York. He is survived by his wife, Roberta G. of Tallahassee, FL, his children, Jean E. LeDew(d) of Lake City, FL, Vernon Jr.(s) of Lake City, FL and Lee A.(s) of High Springs, FL. Also (6) Grandchildren and (4) Great Grandchildren.

Source: New York Journal News obituary and his son, Vernon Jr., 05/08/2012.

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