Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:37 am

Michael Ray Hallman, 77, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away November 27, 2025.

Born in Cleveland County on November 22, 1948, he was the son of the late Lloyd Ray Hallman and Thelma Sipe Hallman.

Mike was a long-time member of Bethel Baptist Church in Ellenboro, Shelby Masonic Lodge #744 A.F. & A.M., and the Oasis Shrine Club. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era.

For more than 20 years, he co-owned and operated his Engine Service and Parts shop in Shelby, where he built lasting relationships and earned the respect of his customers and community.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Toney Hallman; his son, Eskridge Hallman; his sister, Libby Eaker, and husband, Scott; his brother-in-law, Steve Toney; and his sister-in-law, Paulette Mode, and husband, Clyde, and a host of nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held December 4 in the chapel of Cecil M. BurtonFuneral Home. Military honors were provided by the United States Army, and Lodge 744 will conduct Masonic Rites.

A graveside service was held December 5 at Cleveland Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills at PO Box 336, Forest City, NC. 28043 or Bethel Baptist Church at PO Box 633, Ellenboro, NC 28040.

Online condolences may be shared at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.