Vernon Holloway
Vernon Caryle Holloway Sr. (September 15, 1919 – January 15, 2000) was a Florida businessman and politician.
Vernon Caryle Holloway Sr. | |
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Member of the Florida Senate from the 39th district | |
In office November 5, 1974 – November 4, 1980 | |
Preceded by | Richard A. Pettigrew |
Succeeded by | Dick Renick |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 116th district | |
In office November 7, 1972 – November 5, 1974 | |
Preceded by | ? |
Succeeded by | Robert W. McKnight |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 102nd district | |
In office 1967 – November 7, 1972 | |
Preceded by | himself?? redistricted? |
Succeeded by | Ted Cohen |
Personal details | |
Born | Richmond, Virginia | September 15, 1919
Died | January 15, 2000 80) | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Roberta G. |
Children | Jean Estelle(d), Vernon Jr.(s), Lee Anthony(s) |
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.