Max E. Solloway

September 22, 1934 - December 20, 2020

Max E. Solloway, 86, of Huntington, passed away at 1:25 pm Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor, Huntington. Max was born on September 22, 1934 in Huntington, the son of Edward S. Solloway and Gladys L. (Nowels) Solloway. He graduated from Huntington Township High School in 1952 and married Martha Huff on January 2, 1993 in Huntington, IN; preceded him in death on December 15, 2013. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy, working as a Navy Diver on Sub Rescue Vessels, and he worked as a Fireman in Huntington from 1966 to 1989, retiring after 23 years of service. After retirement he work for Emergency Management and was a part time Driver for HAT. In the early 70's, he started the Civil Defense Scuba Diving Team in Huntington County. He was a Lifetime Member of VFW Post 2689 in Huntington, and he was a Mason. Survivors include his Three Daughters, Kimberly Ann (Keith) Schmittler of Huntington, IN, Tamara Henney of Huntington, IN; Pamela Gibson of Huntington, IN; Step Daughter, Erin (Clara Bowling) Shaw of Fort Wayne, IN; Step Son, Kyle (Kathy) Huff of Huntington, IN; Eleven Grandchildren, Shawn Wallace, Dawn Wallace, Tonia Grover, Tara Lynn Crews, Zachary Gibson, Kirsten Lautzenhiser, Brianna Hartman, Jacob Shaw, Kobie Huff, John Shaw, and Bryant Huff; Fifteen Great Grandchildren; Sister in Law, Barbara (Jack) Farell of Vienna, WVA. He is preceded in death by his, Father, Edward S. Solloway, Mother, Gladys L. Solloway, Spouse, Martha Huff, Sister, Carol Laurie, and Previous Spouse, Shirley Ann Solloway. Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Pastor Melissa Rice officiating. Preferred memorials may be made in memory of Max to the Wounded Warrior Project, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Max E. Solloway.