Hollie Keath Vanhoy's Obituary
Hollie Keath Vanhoy, 84, of Badin passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly. A graveside service, officiated by Pastor Brandon King will be at 2 pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Stanly Gardens of Memory. No formal visitation is scheduled.
Hollie was born in Stanly County on January 3, 1941, to the late Ralph and Louise Vanhoy. He is lovingly survived by his children Mark Vanhoy of Badin, Amanda Harris of Belmont, and Temple Vanhoy of Belmont. Those also left to cherish his memory are grandchildren Jimmy Harris, Seth Tyler Vanhoy, Harley Vanhoy, and John Vanhoy, great-grandchildren, Josh, Jacob, and Nirvana, sister, Susie Dunn, and brother Jonah Vanhoy.
Hollie was preceded in death by his wife Johnnie Vanhoy in 1999.
Hollie was a faithful Christian, who attended First Baptist Church New London. Hollie was a great storyteller and a jokester. He was always wise beyond his years. He loved his family and loved all God's children. Hollie never knew a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone. He loved fishing. He will be missed by all who knew him.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Tillery Compassionate Care and the staff with Atrium Health Stanly for the care they provided during Hollie's declining health.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Tillery Compassionate Care (960 N 1st St, Albemarle, NC 28001)
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Vanhoy family.
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