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In memory of

Coach Allen Holladay

Richardson, TX

1933 - April 26, 2024

1933 - Apr 26, 2024

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In memory of

Coach Allen Holladay

Passed

April 26, 2024
Born

1933
Resided

Richardson, TX

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David Allen Holladay, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Allen was born in 1933 and left us too soon on April 26, 2024.

Coach Holladay is survived by his daughter, Lisa Waters, son-in-law, Kevin Waters, son, Doug Holladay, granddaughter, Lindsay Holladay, greatgrandson, Malakai, son, Chris Holladay, daughter-in-law, Shawn Holladay, grandson, Austin Holladay, granddaughter, Kylee Nugent, greatgranddaughter, Makayla, greatgrandson, Ashten, brother-in-law, Ronald Snow, …

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What causes did Allen care about most?

Coaching football and teaching World History

Coaching football and teaching World History

Coaching football and teaching World History

What were Allen's favorite vacation spots?

Coast-to-coast, Mexico and HI

Coast-to-coast, Mexico and HI

Coast-to-coast, Mexico and HI

What were Allen's favorite ways to exercise?

Walking two mi daily, weather permittingaround Cottonwood Park

Walking two mi daily, weather permittingaround Cottonwood Park

Walking two mi daily, weather permittingaround Cottonwood Park

What were Allen's favorite ways to spend free time?

Traveling, golfing, good times with family and friends

Traveling, golfing, good times with family and friends

Traveling, golfing, good times with family and friends

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Born

1933

Graduated from high school

1951

Waco Technical High School

Graduated from college

1955

McMurry College, Abilene

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