Johnny Mac Holloway went peacefully home to the Lord on May 5, 2022, at age 86. Johnny Mac was born July 7, 1935, in Curtis, Arkansas, to the late Cecil and Helen Holloway. He was a 1953 graduate of Arkadelphia High School and attended Henderson State University. He was a Korean War veteran and served in the U.S. Navy for 3 years.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, Johnny Mac never met a stranger. He left a long line of loved ones, including his wife of 30 years, Doris Burnett Holloway; son J. Shan Holloway and wife Leslie of Arkadelphia; daughter Laura Beth Hedgepeth of Vilonia; sisters Charladean Franklin and her husband Larry of Little Rock, Sue Edmonds of Maumelle, and Phyllis Hancock of Rogers; grandchildren Rachel Gunnell-Smith and Jacob of Conway, Holden Hedgepeth of Damascus, Hannah Holloway Shaw and husband Darren of Arkadelphia, Holly Hedgepeth of Guy; great-grandchildren Deuce Ackerson and Steeley Anne Shaw; step-children Lynn King and wife Cristy of Conway and Jennifer Thompson and husband Curt of North Little Rock; four step-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Johnny Mac was preceded in death by his parents, brother Steve Allen Holloway, sister Patsy Craig and brothers-in-law Robert Edmonds and Larry Hancock.

He was a longtime member of Third Street Baptist Church in Arkadelphia and particularly enjoyed fellowship with his Cornerstone Sunday School group. He loved watching the Razorbacks and spending time at his deer camp in Curtis, especially during yearly visits with his best friend and Navy buddy, the late Darryl "Rooster" Tyner, formerly of Tyler, Texas.

Johnny Mac's positive outlook, generous spirit, kind heart and strong work ethic will forever be remembered. His family will greatly miss his big presence in their lives but rejoices knowing he is peaceful alongside his Savior, Jesus Christ.

The family will receive visitors from 12–2 p.m., Tuesday, May 10, at Third Street Baptist Church, with a celebration of life immediately following at 2:00 PM.

Interment with military honors will be at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Third Street Baptist Church's Cornerstone Sunday School group, 224 Crawford St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.