Charles Ray “Charlie” Hollifield, 75, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025 after an extended illness.
Born in McDowell County, NC on May 2, 1950, he was the son of the late Claude Charles Hollifield and Bernice Rathbone Hollifield.
Charlie retired as a DMV Hearing Officer after 30 years of service to the state of North Carolina. He enjoyed working in his yard, watching the birds around his home, and all kinds of animals. He dearly loved his children and grandchildren.
Charlie is survived by his significant other, Kimberly Throneburg; son, Tracy Hollifield (Janice); adopted daughter, Hannah Throneburg; grandchildren, Taylor Hollifield, Reagan Hollifield, and Spencer Hollifield; special aunts, Daisey Harper and Kitty Stowe; and other special family members, Larry and Gail Throneburg.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m., Monday, August 18, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. J.R. Robbins officiating. Burial will follow in McDowell Memorial Park.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So thankful for the memories with Charlie wile taking care of his mom , We all had lots of good times and laughs . Charlie would always send pictures on every holiday. He loved his parents and i could only imagine the reunion of them all being together again . You’re gonna be so missed Charlie and I hope they have Georgia cornbread and Dallas Cowboys In Heaven
I hired Charlie as a driver license examiner and we worked together several years. Good guy who will surely be missed. My heart felt condolences to Kim and his family ❤️
One of my most favorite cousins. Rest in peace Charlie…
Prayers for the family, Charlie was a friend and a friend indeed Rip love you chew