Tom J Holliday , 90, Springfield, MO, passed away Friday May 14, 2021 peacefully in his home.

Tom was born October 10, 1930 in Shreveport, LA to Clyde and Josie Holliday. He married Kay Prideaux in 1976. Tom was blessed with two daughters, Donna Whitfield (Steve) and Diane Clause (Richard), who blessed him with three granddaughters, Stephanie Jones (Trip), Laura Whitfield, and Katie Epley (Shawn). Tom was also blessed with four great granddaughters (Tatum Jones, Cricket Jones, Mirabelle Epley, and Josephine Epley.)

Tom served his country in the Army during the Korean War.

Tom had a long career in retail serving as store manager for Kress Stores located in various states, but is best remembered as the proprietor of the Courthouse Snack Bar, located in the Greene County Courthouse in Springfield. Tom retired from this business after twenty five years serving great meals and tasty snacks to assorted judges, clerks, lawyers, and law enforcement.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers (Joseph, Richard, Clyde, and Russell), two sisters (Thelma Rowe and Ruth Buck). He is survived by his wife Kay, brother Lionel Holliday, two daughters (Donna and Diane), Three granddaughters (Stephanie, Laura, and Katie), and four great granddaughters (Tatum, Cricket, Mirabelle, and Josie).

Memorial Services will be held at 1:30 PM Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Graveside services with full military honors will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

Donations can be made to American Heart Association in lieu of flowers.