George Michael "Mike" Sholar, Sr.

August 5, 1953-December 26, 2022

Mike Sholar, born August 5, 1953, departed this world and entered his Heavenly home on the evening of December 26, 2022.

Mike was a unique man with many special talents. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. However, his true love language was music and his close relationship with his personal Savior, Jesus Christ. Mike was a phenomenal musician, playing several different instruments proficiently. His wife and children all loved to hear him play and sing to the banjo and guitar best.

Mike never met a stranger and never missed an opportunity to talk to others about Jesus. His most sincere dying wish was that each of his children and grandchildren have a personal relationship with the Lord so that they could all have the assurance of a great reunion in Glory one day.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Cathy Foxworth Sholar, of the home and his brood,

Kerry (Joe) Donaldson, Chuluota, FL—children, Alexc, Desiree, Madison

Joie (Mac) McLeod, Morehead City, NC—children Matthew (Crystal), Allen, Caleb (Haleigh), Seth

Michelle (Frank) Sholar Tuss, Las Vegas, NV—children Joe (Noelle), John

Tammy Sholar, Sulphur Springs, TX—children Axel (Bree), Colton

Rachel (Ryan) Wall, Kernersville, NC—children Aaron, Claire, Kate, Asa

Mikal (Kelvin) Bonilla, Asheville, NC—children Elizabeth, Sophia

Jamie Sholar, Wallace, NC—son, Ferryn

George Sholar, Jr.

Daughter-in-law Michelle Foxworth, Orangeburg, SC —son, Tyler

He is also survived by 5 great grandchildren, his mother, Lola Jeanette Sholar; brothers Anthony (Tony) Sholar and Johnny Sholar, all of Wallace, NC; sister, Melissa (David) Seguin of Clayton, NC; aunt, Vivian (Donald) Teachey of Rose Hill, NC, as well as several beloved nephews, nieces, cousins and his furry sidekick Sadie.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, George Dunn Sholar Jr.; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Sholar; and stepson, Richard David Foxworth.

The family will receive visitors at the home (141 Myrtle Sholar Rd, Wallace, NC) on Thursday, December 29 & Friday, December 30 from 10am to 6pm. There will be a Celebration of Life service at a later date.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Rev. Jimmy Johnson and Rev. Frank Moss for their spiritual support through the years. Special thanks is also given to the staff of ECU Health Duplin Hospital ICU and especially Ashley Caroline Sholar.