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James Marcus “Marc” Sholar passed on Saturday June 22, 2024 just nine days after a terminal cancer diagnosis. Marc was born in Asheboro, North Carolina on October 22, 1964 to Edsel W. Sholar and Peggy Y. Sholar. He graduated from Asheboro High School in 1983 and entered the Merchant Marines for a stint before attending High Point University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Furnishings. He had a 30-year career as a furniture manufacturer’s sales rep for both Stanley Furniture and Universal Furniture.
On December 30, 1994, Marc married the love of his life, Stacey Byrd Sholar, whom he was with for 30 years. They enjoyed traveling together, including treasured trips to New York City, Las Vegas, Santa Barbara, and countless weekends seeing their children. After a brief period in Tampa, Florida they settled in Morganton, North Carolina where they raised two children, Sarah and Ben. There was nothing Marc was more proud of than his family, which he told them until he was no longer able.
Marc was an incredibly kind, thoughtful, and charismatic individual. He was a fierce protector of his family and friends, and always made sure to tell people how much he loved them. He was the first to laminate a photo of you in the newspaper and leave it in your mailbox. He was a friendly face to all, so much so that his children often chastised him for talking to too many people after Sunday morning service at First Baptist Church of Morganton. He found lots of joy on the golf course and attending Panther’s games with his son, going to concerts with his daughter, and grilling burgers and dancing in the kitchen on Saturday nights with his wife.
Marc is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Stacey Byrd Sholar, of nearly 30 years, as well as his two adoring children, Sarah Sholar Rickerman (Josh) and Ben Sholar, dear family friends, Keith and Karen Breedlove, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he loved dearly. He is preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Y. Sholar, father, Edsel W. Sholar, and brother, Gregory Y. Sholar.
The family thanks Dr. Deborah Davis and Dr. Marty Gessner for their endless support during his sickness. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Marc’s memory to First Baptist Church of Morganton or the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation.
A Celebration of Marc’s Life will be held at 2pm, Friday, June 28, 2024, at First Baptist Church Morganton with the Rev. Dr. Thomas A. Bland Jr. officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I graduated with Marc. But in the last few years I started caregiving for Brenda Pickel, who just so happens to live across the street from Marc's mother Peggy. I will always be grateful for the blessing given to me to meet Marc's mother, and later Marc's lovely wife. I considered it a blessing to get to know Marc better as in school we didn't know each that well. He was such a special human being. Please accept my sincere condolences. May the Peace the only God can provide surround every person Marc held dear to his heart. This is such a great loss for us all...
Marc was truly a kind, loving Soul! Always had a smile and a kind, positive word for you when we attended Asheboro High! So sorry for your loss , sending prayers!❤️
I am so sorry for your loss and Marc, as you know was a great guy. I always enjoyed seeing him at accounts and talking the ups and downs of the industry. He is now in a better place,but I know that this is very tough. I am sure he would want you all to keep smiling and many prayers to your family.
Dear Stacey, Sarah and Ben, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I knew Marc when he was in high school. He was a friend of my daughter. Remember him having the best personality and I thought the world of him. He was always so nice to me.. He will be missed sorely. Prayers are going up for his family and friends. May God‘s peace be with them all. Annice McDowell
I knew Marc when he was in high school… he was a friend of my daughter. He had a great personality and was a joy to be around.Always was so nice to me and I thought the world of him. He will be solely missed. My heart and prayers goes out to his family. May the peace of God be with them during this most difficult time.🙏. Annice McDowell
Marc was a special person I did electrical work for him and Stacey back when I first started my business. I hadn't seen him in awhile but every now and then I would bump into him here and there. He always had a true smile and a kind word to say to me. Rest easy my friend!