Ivan Edward Hoilman, age 74, of the Roaring Creek Community, passed away on Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at his home.
A native of Avery County, he was a son of the late Jake and Ruth Buchanan Hoilman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Hughes Hoilman; brother, Lambert Hoilman, along with his special dog, Copper.
Ivan was a 4th Infantry US Army Veteran, having served in the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and was the first detective in Avery County. His favorite pastime was hunting. He enjoyed being a Hunting Guide in Maine for years. Ivan never met a stranger; he was a friend to everyone.
Surviving is his son, Grantley Hoilman; goddaughter, Jessi Jones and husband, Sammy, and god grandson, Logan Ollis, all of Roaring Creek; brothers: Russell Hoilman and wife, Gail, of Lick Log and Herbert Hoilman and wife, Benny, of Roan Mountain, TN; and a sister, Evelyn Hoilman of Newland. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held in Roaring Creek Freewill Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 29th with Pastors Ken Staton and Russell Hoilman officiating. Private burial will be in the Hughes Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Yancey Funeral Services at 378 Charlie Brown Road, Burnsville, NC 28714 to help with expenses. To make a contribution or send an online condolence, please visit: www.yanceyfuneralservice.com
