Ralph E. Holladay

Funeral services for Ralph E. Holladay, 73, Lawrence, KS will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS.  A Burial will follow at the Clinton Cemetery in Clinton, KS. Ralph passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at his home.

Ralph was born on February 14, 1950, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Elmer Eugene and Mary Ruth (Dressler) Holladay.

He married Sheri on January 11, 1996 in Lawrence, KS.  She resides in their home.

Other survivors include his children, Rodney (Rossi) Holladay, Samantha (Greg) Springer, step- children, Dawn (Connor) Day, Brian (Ellen) Jones, siblings, Betty Holladay, Freda Schmidt, Clara Ann Anderson, grandchildren, Austin Holladay, Alexander Holladay, Tabitha O’Brien, Shelby O’Brien, Jeremiah Jones, Micah Jones, Calli Day, Robert Day, step-grandchildren, Tania Lopez, Daniel Lopez, step-great-grandchildren, Amorrione Moody, Damien Moody, and Isabella Moody.   

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Willie Holladay, Calvin Holladay, Sissy Mullins, Bert Daniels, Ella Souders, and Dee Guy.

The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023, at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

The family suggests memorials in Ralph’s name to the Lawrence Human Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

19 Condolences

  1. Marge (Holladay) Hoffman on April 7, 2023 at 1:19 pm

    I remember when I was a 7th grader and Ralph was a 9th grader at Central Jr High, I was lost and couldn’t find the girls gym. I saw Ralph in the hall and he could tell I was in a panic so he took the time to take me to the girls gym. What a sweet cousin!!



  2. Gary Lee Wheeler on April 8, 2023 at 9:00 am

    What a great friend, I have known, from Junior High and High school and the many years of working at Lawrence Paper Company, my thoughts and prayers to Ralph and family.



  3. Bruce Newman on April 9, 2023 at 7:45 am

    RIP my friend what great memories I have of you.



  4. Tracy Dethloff on April 9, 2023 at 10:08 am

    Sherry and Rodney, Sorry for your loss.



  5. Orville and Mary Jane Church on April 9, 2023 at 12:11 pm

    Sherry and Rodney, we are so sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing.



  6. Gary & Roxy Taylor on April 9, 2023 at 4:25 pm

    Sorry to hear, prayers for all



  7. Bill and Dorothy Smith on April 10, 2023 at 5:53 am

    Sorry for your loss! Hopefully Sam and Rod have many great memories to help them through this difficult time .



  8. Sara Mullin on April 10, 2023 at 6:39 am

    Prayers and love sent your way❤️



  9. Charles Elms on April 10, 2023 at 8:29 am

    Sorry to hear about Ralph,we went all through school together.Rest in pease ole friend.



  10. Tracy Rose on April 10, 2023 at 9:49 am

    Sheri, I am so sorry for your loss. Ralph was a good man. I hope you find strength and comfort in your memories. Much love to you my friend xoxoxo



  11. Carolyn Oneslager on April 10, 2023 at 10:06 am

    Sheri, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. He is resting in God’s arms now.

    Carol Oneslager



  12. terri thornton on April 10, 2023 at 10:22 am

    Sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. Have a lot of great memories of our softball playing years.



  13. Virginia C Smith on April 10, 2023 at 10:31 am

    Sheri and family I am so sorry for your loss.



  14. Trudy Lee Gilliland on April 10, 2023 at 12:26 pm

    Sheri,prayers for you and your family 🙏



  15. Jeanette Born on April 11, 2023 at 9:44 am

    Thinking of you all today Sheri. So sorry for your loss.



  16. jim farmer on April 11, 2023 at 9:56 am

    rip my friend. many years at lpc and playing softball



  17. Vicki Julian on April 12, 2023 at 1:47 am

    I was so sorry to learn of Ralph’s passing. We were classmates through grade school and I can’t remember him ever saying or doing anything unkind. He was just a very nice person. While we didn’t cross paths after elementary school, I would still be able to pick him out in any of our grade school class photos. My sincere condolences.



  18. Chuck and Cheri Fitzgerald on April 13, 2023 at 5:01 pm

    The world just got a little smaller…….
    Ralph was a kind and gentle man. May he rest in peace.
    Sheri, My heart breaks for you and your family. May God comfort you and your family at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
    Chuck and Cheri Fitzgerald



  19. Bruce and Kathy Nunn on April 22, 2023 at 11:25 am

    Sheri thinking of you and families prayers.



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