Robert Boyd "Roy" Boling

Robert Boyd "Roy" Boling obituary

Robert Boyd "Roy" Boling

Robert Boling Obituary

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Robert "Roy" Boyd Boling, age 75, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital. Born September 21, 1949 in New Albany, he was the son of the late Robert Boling and Patricia (Nale) Boling. On November 20, 1981, he married Terri (McCauley) Boling who survives.

Robert was previously employed at Cummins with 30 plus years of service; he was a member of Salem United Methodist Church; and was a member of South Hoosier Street Rods.

He is survived by his wife, Terri Boling; 1 son: Bradley Boling (Dawn); 1 sister: Susan Green (Chet); and 3 grandchildren: Abigail Boling, Nicholas Boling, and Zachary Boling.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Patricia Boling.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home - Salem Chapel. Visitation will be held Friday, August 29, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.

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