Vernon Holloway
| Vernon Caryle Holloway, Sr. | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 39th district | |
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In office 1974–1980 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 15, 1919 Richmond, Virginia |
| Died | January 15, 2000 (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.