Ralph Allen Hoilman, age 90, a life-long resident of Avery County, NC, passed into the arms of Christ on December 13, 2024.

Ralph was born March 28, 1934, to Howard Hoilman and Hattie Sparks Hoilman of Plumtree, NC. He attended Riverside School, Mayland Community College, and Baer Institute for Automobile Alignment in Chicago, ILL.  He served as Private 1st Class in the United States Army during the time of the Korean War.  In 1954 Ralph was married to Alma Marie Hamby Hoilman of Elk Park – a 70-yearlong union.

Ralph worked for Glen Raven Mills in Newland, NC until building Hoilmans' Wheel Alignment and Auto Repair in the mid-1970s.  In the 1980s, he began Hoilman's Christmas Tree Farm.  A member of Elk Park Christian Church, Ralph was a founding member of Elk Park Rescue Squad and served the community there for many years. His enjoyed spending time with his family at Watauga Lake, skiing, boating and fishing.  He always enjoyed NASCAR racing.

Ralph leaves behind the love of his life, Alma and their three children: Judy Hoilman Burroughs (Charles), Angela Joy Hoilman Yoder (Sid), and Allen Ralph Hoilman. Three grandchildren: Andy Yoder (Terri), Michael Yoder (Marsha), Christy Anderson Waller. Six great grandchildren: Alecia Yoder, Ashlie Yoder, Makayla Yoder, Andy Waller, Cooper Waller, Greyson Waller.  Eight Great-great grandchildren: Asher Harmon, Adriyan Harmon, Carlee Clark, Makayla Yoder, Tanner Yoder, Marla and Riley Hatch, Jessica Julian; plus, many nieces, nephews, cousins.  Brothers: Waits Hoilman (Linda) and Howard Hoilman, Jr. (Nina).  Ralph was preceded in death by: Howard and Hattie Hoilman, Troy Hoilman, Roy Hoilman, Jody Perry, Zulene Burleson, Betty Brewer.

Services will be held December 23, 2024, at Elk Park Christian Church:  Visitation 11:00AM-12:00PM, Funeral at 12:00PM.  Interment will be at 3:00PM, December 23 at Mountain Home Veterans Cemetery in Johnson City, TN.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Elk Park Christian Church, 220 Old Mill Rd, Elk Park, NC 28622.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.