Richard Wayne Bolin

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Richard Wayne Bolin

Richard Wayne Bolin, 76, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 22, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. Born in Cleveland County, NC, he was son of the late Nick and Mattie Turner Bolin and was preceded in death by a sister, Margie Blanton, and two brothers, Coy and Charles Bolin. Richard graduated in the Class of 1965 at Kings Mountain High School, after which he enlisted in US Army, where he served honorably for three years starting in August 1965. After his service, he returned to his hometown of Kings Mountain, where he began a 56-year career as a long-haul truck driver, during which he did about everything there is to do behind the wheel of a semi. When not driving, he had standing tee times with his golf buddies and an affinity for watching old Westerns. He was an avid vegetable gardener and had a genuine love for animals. He was deeply involved with the veterans' organization 4th Infantry Division Association, where he served as the National Sergeant at Arms, a three-time chapter president, and in various officer roles over 30-plus years as a member. Richard was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He had a smile that could light up a room, and he was full of love and respect for everyone. Richard never met a stranger, and he was always ready with a story--whatever you wanted to talk about. His daughters knew him as their hero and his peers remember him as a legendary truck driver. He was Pawpaw to his grandkids and great-grands, but also to their friends and many others. Richard was one of a kind, and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff at Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Asheville and the staff at Atrium Health Cleveland, especially the ICU team, for their attentive care for Richard.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 56 years, Sheila Coats Bolin Daughters: Crystal Bolin Williams and husband, Jeff, of Kings Mountain, NC; Lisa Bolin Baxter of Gastonia, NC Brothers: Hermon, Lawrence, Erskhine, Marvin, and Kenny Bolin Grandchildren: Brittney Brooks, Chris Williams, Amber Black, Hannah Williams, and Casey Walker Great-grandchildren: Callie, Cash, Cameron, Dillon, Elijah, Ziyon, Taya, Saylem, Nova, and Skylynn.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Rev. Steve Taylor officiating.

VISITATION: Saturday, May 4th, 2024 prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:50 A.M. in the parlor of Harris Funeral Home.

MEMORIALS: Memorials in Richard's memory may be made to 4th Infantry Division Association at P.O. Box 1914, St. Peters, MO 63376-0035 or at www.4thinfantry.org/donations

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