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Joe Hollar Obituary
He was born October 15, 1931 in Catawba County to the late Carl Clifford and Estelle Bowman Hollar. Joe was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Conover, a charter member of A Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church in Charlotte and a United States Navy Veteran, serving in the Korean War from 1950-1954. He was born, baptized and passed away in the same home in Conover. Joe was employed with Pitney Bowes for 25 years, then founded Southeastern Vending Service in Charlotte and Atlanta in 1980 where he worked until his death. Joe enjoyed woodworking, painting, gardening, farming, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Pope; sister-in-law, Margie Hollar; and brother-in-law, Charles White.
Those left to cherish his memory are;
Wife of 62 years: Annette Hedrick Hollar of the home
Sons: Joe C. Hollar Jr. and wife Marilyne of Charlotte, Jon C. Hollar and wife Susan of Charlotte, Jason C. Hollar and wife Jill of Charlotte, Brother: Brice Hollar of Hickory, Sister: Barbara Hollar White of Hickory, Brother-In-Law: Elbert Pope of Hickory, Grandchildren: Megan Jenkins, Julian Hollar, Isabelle Swaggerty, Zachary Hollar, Evan Hollar, Blake Hollar, Davis Hollar, Claire Hollar and Lauren Hollar, Great-Grandchildren: Whitton Jenkins, Campbell Jenkins, Margot Hollar and Laney Hollar
A memorial service to celebrate Joe's life will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Conover. Rev. Kevin Graudin and Lay Minister Eric Hauss will officiate. Join the family in the church fellowship hall following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6175 St. Peters Church Rd., Conover, NC 28613 or A Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church, 8200 McClure Circle, Charlotte NC 28216
Condolences may be sent to the Hollar family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com
The Hollar family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Conover, 828-465-2111
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5 Entries
September 2, 2018
We are so sorry to just learn of Joe's passing. Please know that our hearts go out to all the family, especially Annette, Joey, Jon, and Jason and their families. We have fond memories of Joe and Annette as former neighbors in Coulwood. God bless.
Bill & Durema Koger
August 21, 2018
My special friend, Joe, Annette and family. Memories or happy, wonderful times together, too numerous to try to recall, almost, will bind us together each day as we go forward and until our "lucky day" when we join our Joe, a friend for all seasons. So much love to each of the special family members. Annette, your are my soul sister. Virginia Dunam
Janeen Irvin
August 21, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. My father Tom Irvin, brother Andy and myself worked with Joe for many years. Joe and I tracked the same territory calling on Pepsi and Coke bottlers. He was such a wonderful supporter of mine. He will be very missed. "He could always make you laugh."
Dusty Houser
August 21, 2018
Joe was a great friend and fun guy to be around. He will be missed dearly!!
Gus Kretschmer
August 21, 2018
We are sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. Our prayers are with you all.
Gus and Donna
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