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Robert Bolin Obituary
Robert L. Bolin, 82, of Sherwood, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2015, following a long battle with heart disease.
He was born November 21, 1932 in Fountain Hill, Arkansas to Rev. Riley and Doris Bolin. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 41 years, Isabel (Becky) Bolin, three brothers and one sister.
Robert retired from the Navy and served during the Bay of Pigs Cuban Crisis. He was an entrepreneur in food service and formerly owned the Hungry Man Restaurant and the Pig’n Chik. He was a member of the Sherwood First Baptist Church and a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 64. He loved to fish, cook and work.
He is survived by his wife, Freida Bolin of Sherwood; six children, Doris (Paul) Rohnke, Robert (Sandy) Bolin, Tressie Bolin, Cheryl Bolin, James (Peggy) Bolin, and Jonel (Joe) Gormley; twelve grandchildren, Cori McCall, Daniel Rohnke, Jennifer Rohnke, Mandy Green, Jenna Bolin, Brittney Houle, Ryan Bolin, Brook Bolin, Jamie Whiteaker, Joey Gormley, Josh Gormley, and Joey Forrest; sixteen great-grandchildren; five siblings, Kenny Bolin, Joe Bolin, Carolyn Carter Burcheell, True Craig, and Gloria Taylor; brother-in-law, Roque Santos; and by friend, Mary Hatfield.
A special thank you to Dr. Mark St Pierre and his staff and to Arkansas Hospice.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills with Rev. Kenny Bolin and Rev. Terry Fortner officiating. Committal services will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116 or the American Heart Association, 909 West 2nd Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201.
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Paul Wilcox
April 3, 2015
In May of 1980 I met Bob Bolin at AIM in Little Rock Ar. Bob and his brother Jackie hired me as a salesman for AIM my first sales job. Bob trained me and I spent hundreds of hours with Bob as he shared his knowledge of sales and of the world in general, It was a very happy time in my life I learned so much and spent the rest of my business life in sales. So sorry for your loss but Bob was a good kind Man and I think of him often Paul Wilcox 501-730-2766
March 18, 2015
Jonel and family,
We were sorry to hear of your father's passing. We are praying for you all. God bless and keep you all in His care. We love you.
In Christian Love,
Eileen Grant and Family
March 18, 2015
James, Peggy, Brook, Ryan, and Brittney,
We are praying that the Lord who is full of compassion will comfort your hearts today. We love you sweet friends. Jack and Rayanne
Veronica buchanan
March 18, 2015
Taco & Peggy, We are so sorry about your dad's passing, we hope and pray that the Lord gives you peace in this time of pain and sorrow.
Sincerely Bob & Veronica Buchanan
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Becky Shrum
March 17, 2015
James and family, we are so sorry for your loss at this time. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. All our love to your family, Becky Shrum, Kimie and Hunter
Wendell and Glenda Fortner
March 17, 2015
Our thoughts are with you during this time of sadness. We are thankful that his son, James, is a part of our family.
Kay Phillips
March 17, 2015
Cheryl, Jonel and James, I am sorry to hear about your father's passing. Prayers going up for your family.
Kay (Crisp) Phillips
Denver Jeffers
March 17, 2015
So sorry for your loss. He had lots of family in Crossett and in our church. Will be praying for the family.
Becki & Larry Vassar
March 17, 2015
Freida & Family,
We're so sorry to hear about Bob. Please know you're in out thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We're still out of town, so we won't be able to be at the service.
Love,
Becki & Larry
Matt and Bridgette Smith
March 17, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thad/Ruth Gray
March 17, 2015
Thad and I were saddened to learn of your daddy's passing. We are praying for your family. May God walk with you every step of the way. Love to you and yours. Thad and Ruth Gray
Tommy and Liz Green
March 16, 2015
May God grant you peace and healing during this difficult time and in the days to come. Papaw will continue to live in your hearts and through precious memories of his love. Please know we are praying for you, Bolin Family.
Cynthia Scheuerman
March 16, 2015
Brook I will be thinking about you and your family during this difficult time.
Wendell & Karla Miller
March 16, 2015
Please accept our condolences and prayers during this difficult time.
Wendell & Karla Miller
March 16, 2015
So very sorry to hear about Mr. Bolin"s passing. Your family is in our prayers.
American Heart Association
March 16, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Staff of Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park
March 16, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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