Mr. Ralph L Holiman

1927 - 2017

Mr. Ralph L Holiman obituary, 1927-2017, Lees Summit, MO

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

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Newcomer's Floral Hills Funeral Home & Floral Hills Cemetery

7000 BLUE RIDGE BLVD

Kansas City, Missouri

Ralph Holiman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 14, 2017.

Ralph L. Holiman, 89, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017. He was born on May 21, 1927 in



Gravelly, AR to Ethel and Cecil Holiman, the youngest of nine children. When he was 18 years old, he



accompanied a friend, who was planning to join the Army on a trip to Little Rock. When they arrived at



the recruitment site, a Marine Corps. Recruitment Officer approached them in line and not only did his



friend sign up to join the Marines, Ralph did as well. He later sent an apology letter to his parents for not



coming home right away. He joined the service during World War II and from 1945 to 1969 he served



his country with active tours of duty in Korea and Vietnam. He also spent portions of his career at sea on



military warships, often for months at a time. He was very proud to be a Mustang having advanced from



Private to his final position as a Captain.



During his military service, he met Neola Clark in California where they married in 1950. They lived in



California, Tennessee, North Carolina and Washington DC. They eventually settled in Kansas City, MO to



be closer to both extended families. After his military retirement, he joined the State Farm Insurance



family. He became a State Farm agent and retired from agency in 1996. His passion for helping people



was instrumental in his success as a business man and he made many friends through the years.



He is survived by his brother, Homer Bruce Holiman, of Chattanooga, TN, his sister, Mary Stewart, of



Hannibal, MO, daughter Cindy Powers of Overland Park, KS, sons Bruce Holiman (Susan) and David



Holiman (Lisa). He is also survived by his grandson, Sam Holiman, of Lee’s Summit, MO and



granddaughters, Lauren Holiman, New York, NY, and Angela Duarte (Adam) of Olathe, KS. He also leaves



behind great granddaughters, Ashlynn Marie Duarte and Arden Rose Duarte. He is also survived by



numerous nieces and nephews and was loved by all.



Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 16th from 6 to 8 pm. His funeral is Wednesday, May 17th at 10 am at



Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64133. Charitable gifts can be



made to the Blue Ridge Bible Church.

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May 17, 2017

Mike Hooper

Sorry to hear of Ralph's passing - he was a great guy and will be missed.

May 16, 2017

Ralph was a wonderful neighbor. We always enjoyed playing cards with him. We are very sorry for your loss. Bob and Judy Alber

May 16, 2017

Ralph was such a great boss to work for & all his "girls" share wonderful memories. His heart was large & we loved him. Our deepest sympathies. Pat Robinson

May 16, 2017

Deanna Chesney

When you work for and with someone for 20+ years they become your family. Although we did get together from time to time, I have missed him since he retired. He was dedicated in all that he did and we had many good times in and out of the office. It makes me very sad that he is gone. My sincere condolences to Cindy, Bruce and David and their families. With love, Deanna

May 16, 2017

Ralph was certainly a credit to State Farm as well as to his country. Preston Goodwin

May 16, 2017

Ralph was a wonderful person and Bob and I enjoyed his friendship very much. We had a lot of good times with Neola and Ralph. You all have my deepest sympathy. Bette Mathison

May 16, 2017

Truly Ralph has made a difference in many lives both professionally and personally.
Don Woodson CLU

May 16, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. Ralph was our agent for many years and was a wonderful man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack and Linda Teague

May 15, 2017

Jess and Shari Knoth

Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your Dad's service to our country.
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

John 14:1-6

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