Major Clomer Jesse "CJ" Holloway, US Marine Corps ( Retired), age 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Atmore, Alabama on June 9, 2026.

A native of Section, Alabama, CJ enlisted in the Marine Corps after graduating from Section High School in 1957 at the age of 18.  Over the course of 20 years of honorable service, he rose to the rank of  Major.  His career included three tours overseas; two in Japan and one in Vietnam, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership under challenging conditions.  His dedication earned him numerous awards, including Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Expert Rifle Medal, and Expert Pistol Medal.

Upon retiring from the Marine Corps from his final duty station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in 1977, CJ returned to Alabama with his family, where he began a new career in the transportation industry.  Over the next 20 years, he served in several executive positions with different transportation companies across the United States.

Outside of his service, CJ was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He married the love of his life, Sandra McCormick, in 1961, and together they built a home filled with laughter, love, and shared dreams.  CJ was a man of simple joys - he loved running, spending time in nature, and cheering for Alabama football.  His daughter and granddaughters will always remember his humor, quick wit, and the way he made each of them feel uniquely special.

CJ is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sandra Holloway; his daughter, Angela (Richard) Provensal; his granddaughters, Margot Provensal and Meredith (Blake) Buras; and great-grandchildren Liam Buras and Chloe Buras.  He is also survived by his siblings, Juanita (Billy) Yates and Matthew Holloway; and many nieces and nephews.

CJ was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Mae Holloway, sister Lucretia (Claude) McCoy, Jr, and brother Robert Holloway.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel in Henagar, AL.  Interment will follow at Henagar Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Kerby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home of Atmore, AL, and Kerby Funeral Home in Henagar, AL, are in charge of arrangements.