The Richmond News, March 20, 2026

Gabriel Holloway

Gabriel James Holloway, 10, of Richmond passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Gabriel was born Nov. 13, 2015, in North Kansas City, the son of Timothy James and Jennifer Marie (Sykes) Holloway. Survivors include his parents, TJ and Jennifer Holloway of Richmond; sister, Julia Holloway of Richmond; two uncles, Jeff Sykes and Chris Sykes; and two aunts, Rachel (Daniel) Lacore and Crystal Holloway. Other survivors include his paternal grandfather, Jewel Holloway; maternal grandparents, Cindy Sykes and Scott (Michelle) Sykes; maternal great-grandmother, Nancy Harms; great-uncle, Phil Harms; and cousins, Olivia Harms, Lisa Lacore, Alexa Lacore and Cheyenne Lacore.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Orion Holloway; sister, Angelina Holloway; and paternal grandmother, Margaret Holloway.

Gabriel was smart and funny. He loved to cuddle. He also loved dinosaurs, dragons, animals and fishing.

Gabriel had dreams of traveling to China and Hawaii. He also wanted to be a missionary and an animal rescuer.

His favorite colors were blue, green and red.

Gabriel was autistic and had ADD. He was mostly a pretty chill guy who strolled through life at his own pace. When he would get excited, he would laugh like a dolphin.

He loved playing games on his tablet while watching movies, reading books and playing with his toys.

Gabriel saved three lives when he died through organ donation and is continuing to save lives through his story. He was an amazing boy who is deeply missed by many.

Gabriel is home with God and Jesus – the only people who could love him more than we do.

The family wishes to give special thanks to the First Baptist Church of Richmond, Thurman Funeral Home of Richmond, RnR Designs in Richmond and all the donors who have helped us during this difficult time.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Richmond First Baptist Church. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home; 507 E. Main Street-P.O. Box 190; Richmond, MO 64085.

Funeral services were scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, March 16, at the First Baptist Church in Richmond. Visitation was scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial was to be in Richmond Memory Gardens.

Please share your memories of Gabriel with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.