Cort Hollar, 41, of Iron Station, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 20, 2025. Born on January 18, 1984, he was the son of Sue Bolick Hollar and the late Sanford Clarence Hollar in Catawba County.
A 2002 graduate of St. Stephens High School, Cort went on to work as a foreman at MDI. He was a member of Highland Drive Freewill Baptist Church in Lincolnton.
Cort had a deep love for the outdoors and spent many happy hours hunting and fishing. He was a devoted father who never missed a volleyball game or practice, cheering on his daughter Gemma with pride. He adored his youngest daughter, Remi, who he lovingly called her “his little tornado,” and he cherished every moment spent with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Sanford Hollar; his maternal grandparents, George and Doris Bolick; his paternal grandmother, Nina Hollar; and a special grandfather figure, Hugh Bolick.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Julia Hollar, of the home; his two beloved daughters, Gemma and Remi Hollar; his mother, Sue Bolick Hollar; his sister, Shannon Bolick (Todd); his brother, Donald Hefner (Nikki); his parents-in-law, Jim and Tam Pauley; his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Tyler; his special Yaya; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A Memorial Service to Celebrate Cort’s Life will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Highland Drive Freewill Baptist Church in Lincolnton. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:45 p.m., followed by a service at 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Cort’s memory may be made to a fund that will be established for his daughters.
I’m am shocked to hear this and am so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know him personally but I know he was an awsome dad to his 2 daughters. I remember him pushing his little girl around the field in her stroller that his in-laws own. We were fortunate to ride our horses through the fields and woods. Such beautiful property. His daughters loved to look at our horses. May God bless you all and give you peace.
Jan and Sam Hunnicutt
My condolences to the Hollar family. I grew up with Cort all through school and played football with him every year since we were about 7 or 8 yrs old until high school. He was a true gentleman and a big teddy bear! He’ll be truly missed. See you again one day my friend until then ride high brother!!!!
Such a sad loss. I am so sorry. Stay strong Julie for you and your children.
I am his niece I know my grandmother would love to hear these comments thank you