Gene Edward Hollifield

Gene Edward Hollifield, 86, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026 at his home in Marion, NC.

Gene was born on May 8, 1939 to the late Mae Taylor Hollifield and Delmar Tom Hollifield. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Hollifield Creson.

Gene grew up in Marion, NC and graduated from Marion High School and Gardner Webb University.

Gene is survived by his wife, Charlene Cadle Hollifield; his daughter, Debbie Ayers and her husband, Jim, of Huntersville, NC; grandson, Zack and his wife, Margaret; great-grandchildren, Max and Asa of Cornelius, NC; granddaughter, Maddie of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Sherry Bryan and her husband Fred of Salisbury, NC; granddaughter, Bess Pomajzl and her husband, Bryan of Charlotte, NC; grandson, Luke of Salisbury, NC; son, Eric Hollifield and his wife, Jennifer of Atlanta, GA; step-children, Scott Sisk and his wife, Katherine of Elizabethtown, KY; grandchildren, Robert of Hawaii; Chaz of Huntington, WV; Anna of Huntsville, AL; and Jenni Frye and her husband, Ryan of Newton, NC; and grandchildren, Conner of Hickory, NC; Cailin and Morgan of Newton, NC. Gene leaves behind many special friends who loved him dearly.

A celebration of Life will be held at 1pm, Saturday, May 2, 2026 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 339 S. Main Street, Marion, NC with the Rev. Dr. Erin Kirby and the Rev. Laura P. Myrh officiating. Interment will follow at the church columbarium. The family will receive friends in the parish hall following the service.

Donations in Gene’s memory may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 339 S. Main Street, Marion, NC 28752 or to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 374 Hudlow Road, Forest City, NC 28043.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.