Rufus Jr. Holloway Waters was born on January 29,1956 in Picayune, Mississippi to mother, Jessie Lee Waters and father, Rufus Holloway.
At the age of seven years old, Rufus, his parents, and his siblings relocated to Portland, Oregon. He attended Elliot from 2nd grade until 6th grade. From 6th-8th grade, he attended Highland and finished up his education at Jefferson High School. Jr was raised up in church where he was baptized and sang in the choir and attending bible study every Wednesday.
Jr got to know God at an early age. His mother made sure that him and his siblings knew God and that they were in church every Sunday. He was a loving, kind, happy, and outgoing person who loved his family. Jr passed away on January 23, 2021.
Rufus was preceded in death by his father, Rufus; mother, Jessie; sister, Mary Elaine Waters (Linda); and his brother, Willie B.
He is survived by his siblings, Jimmie Lee and Geraldine Holloway; wife, Leona Cox; children, Marice Hollway, Tequilla Ward, Nikia Hall, Malcolm Hollway (by Kathy Warrd), Marquis Foley (By Denise), Dominique, Calvin, Neshia, and Jasmine (By Leona); eleven grandchildren, Jasmine, Franklin, Chastitiy, Brandon, Lyric, Tytianna, Maliah, Ka’lyiab, Kaili, and Isaiah; three great grandchildren, Karter & Kase Bazzelle, and Kayson; one god-daughter, Lakyla; as well as several cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
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