Thomas E Holliman

On Sunday, May 24, 2026,  Thomas Earl Holliman went home to be with the Lord. 

He was born April 18 th,1953, to the late Thomas James and Dalleaner Newby Holliman. He worked at several of the local shipyards, including Newport News Shipyard as an X11 Ship Fitter after finally retiring from W.J. Wills Contractors Inc.

Earl was known for his love for his wife Eunice and his family, his close knit relationship with his brothers, and his love for Jack, the dog that he and Eunice shared. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Curtis Lee Holliman, and granddaughter MiKayla Devonne SinclairHolliman.

 He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Eunice of Suffolk, his son Brian Holliman (Kimberly) of Tennessee; two daughters Chaka Cooke of Newport News and Tina P. Council of Tampa, Florida; and three brothers Robert Holliman (Phyllis), Ray Holliman both of Windsor and Frankie Holliman (Darlene) of Hampton; one sister, Lorretta Lankford (Melvin) of Windsor; six grandchildren; Aaron and Daisha Holliman, Shenetra Harding, Dontae Giles, Kayla and Jasmin Gatling) and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

On Thursday, May 28, 2026 viewing will be held from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Holliman family in prayer.