Jimmy P. Hollar

            Jimmy P. Hollar, age 90, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center.

            Jimmy was born December 4, 1934, in Catawba County, the son of the late George Carl Hollar and Blanche Sigmon Hollar.

            Jimmy proudly served in the United States Army, where he was stationed in China. He worked for R. H. Bouligny, Inc. building powerlines in 13 states for over 45 years. He was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. He enjoyed NASCAR racing and loved his wife, family and his job.

            Including his parents, he was preceded in death by: sisters, Ruby Jean Hollar, Betty Colleen Moore, Georgie Ruth Hollar, Nancy Jane Willis; a brother, Lloyd “Babe” Hollar.

            Those left to cherish and honor Jimmy’s memories include: his wife of 63 years, Emma Jean Bowman Hollar; his son, Jeffrey Powell Hollar (Michelle) of Taylorsville; his sister, Linda Hollar Sells of Mooresville; his brother-in-law, Lanny Bowman; nieces, Dawn Martin, Tammy Morrow, Brittni Bowman; nephews, Ritchie Setzer, Tracy Setzer, Todd Morrow, Johnny Sells, Colter Bowman, Ethan Bowman; and a number of great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

            The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Smyrna Baptist Church. Pastor Mitch King will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors accorded by Alexander County Veterans Honor Guard.

            The family will receive friends from Noon until 1 p.m. prior to the service.

            Memorials may be made to Smyrna Baptist Church,

            Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

            Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Jimmy P. Hollar.

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