Steven Ray Holleman

Steven Ray “Steve” Holleman was born June 15, 1954, in Dallas, Texas, to Marvin Ray and Betty Sue Holleman. He died Friday, December 1, 2023, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 69 years. Steve was reared and educated in Dallas where he graduated with the Sunset High School Class of 1972. He continued his education at Panola Junior College in Carthage, Texas, then finishing at American Christian College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Steve was married December 28, 1974, in Carthage to Betty Gray. His professional career began in education at Roxton High School in Roxton, Texas, before coming to Owasso, Oklahoma, with Owasso Public Schools. Steve had a decorated career as the longtime assistant baseball coach with the Owasso Rams Baseball team with his college roommate and head coach Larry Turner since 1981. He was a major part of 1,145 wins and a dozen State Championships for one of the most successful baseball dynasties ever at the high school level. His honors included VCA District 6 Assistant Coach of the Year in 2001, Bob Taylor Award for Dedication in 2007, Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Coach in 2008, Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame 2013, Oklahoma Assistant Coach of the year in 2017. Steve taught Strategies for Academic Success at the Owasso 8th Grade Center and was selected as Owasso Public Schools Teacher of the Year in 2021. He and Betty were honored by the Owasso Chamber of Commerce who selected them as Mr. and Mr. Trail Days for 2020. Steve was a strong man of faith and was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Owasso. He was known for serving the community of the Owasso Baptist Village, driving the “Beulah Babes” to church every Sunday morning and Wednesday night. He was a true servant always willing to do or help anyone Steve enjoyed a variety of pastimes, but particularly spending time with family and friends. He liked listening to music and making CD’s for his friends. He enjoyed going to the bowling alley and was a talented bowler. He dearly loved his wife Betty, spending time with her, especially on Saturday’s going to lunch and a movie together. Steve will be cherished in the hearts of the countless friends he has made and influenced over the many years, and who dearly loved him. His loving family members include: His wife; Betty Son; Ryan Douglas Holleman Brother; Clint Holleman and wife Tish Nephew; Brody Holleman Niece; Lindsey Holleman Sister-in-law; Kay Holleman Niece; Amy Holleman Spann and husband Rick He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Betty Sue Holleman, and his brother, Johnny Roy Holleman. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Owasso with a special time of sharing memories to begin at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023, at First Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Wall, Pastor Chad Balthrop, and Principal Deirdre Hodge officiating. Serving as casket bearers will be Larry Turner, Brent McConnell, Mike Campbell, Zach Duffield, Tom Austin, Dale Morris, John Cash, and Gary LaBass. Honorary casket bearers will be Brody Holleman, Jarrod Gray, Chris Tiller, Jim Tiller, Chad Edge, Rusty Wood, Drew Allen, and all the Owasso Ram Baseball Coaches and former Owasso Ram Baseball players. The funeral can be seen via livestream at theMission.net/17. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Steve’s memory to The Mission-FBCO, 13307 East 96th Street North, Owasso, Oklahoma, 74055, or at themission.net/tmcgive, or Owasso Baseball Booster Club, P.O. Box 1011, Owasso, Oklahoma, 74055. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com

Steven Ray Holleman

June 15, 1954 - December 1, 2023