Billy (Bill) Ray Holloway

Billy Ray (Bill) Holloway, 62, of Zillah, WA. Passed away on July 9 th , 2026. He was born on

January 29 th , 1964.

Bill graduated from Wapato High School, where he developed a lifelong love for basketball.

That love stayed with him throughout his life. One of his proudest memories was being selected

to play on a team that traveled to Australia. It was a story he loved to tell, and his wife and sons

heard it many times over the years because it brought him so much joy.

His passion for the game never faded. When the Covid-19 outbreak hit and everything closed up,

Bill built a basketball gym for his sons and other kids in the community, so they would still have

a place to play. To this day, kids still come to use our gym. The gym also has become a special

place where family and friends gather to celebrate birthdays, holidays, and many treasured

occasions.

Bill worked many years as shipper/controller at Labeemint in Harrah, WA. And most recently

was employed at Yakima Bait Company. The Labbee family was incredibly supportive and

generous throughout the years, and their kindness meant so much to Bill and his family. Also,

thank you to Yakima Bait Co. for hiring Bill this year.

Above all, Bill loved his wife Debbie, his sons Tyler and Samuel, his brother Greg, and his

parents Milton and Patricia Holloway dearly.

He treasured every opportunity to watch his sons play sports. He was a devoted, attentive father

and their biggest fan.

His family was the center of his life.

Bill attended Zillah Nazarene Church and found strength in his faith. He lived a life marked by

kindness, humility and a willingness to help others whenever he could.

He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Caleb Holloway; his brother in law David Bruce

Dunn; His maternal grandparents, Raymond Patterson and Lena (Williams) Patterson; and his

paternal grandparents Ray and Lelda B. (Patton) Holloway.

Bill is survived by his loving sons, Tyler Holloway and Samuel Holloway; his parents, Milton

and Pat Holloway; His brother, Greg Holloway; and many extended gamily members and dear

friends whose lives were forever enriched by knowing him.

A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11 A.M. at Valley Hills

Funeral Home in Zillah Washington.

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even

though they die.” John 11:25

Bill will be remembered for his unwavering love for his family, his generous spirit, his faith in

God, and the quiet ways he invested in the lives of others. His legacy of love will continue in the

hearts of all who knew and loved him.