Timothy Bolin

Timothy (Tim) Henry Bolin of Center Point passed away peacefully at his home on September 23, 2021 at the age of 86. He was born in Angleton, Texas on September 14, 1935 to Wallace and Alice Bolin. Tim was a veteran of the Korean War and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1953-1957. During his time in the Air Force, he was a member of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and was a flight chief on the B36. Tim earned the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He married Patricia (Pat) Goates on June 2, 1957 in Simonton, Texas. She preceded him in death in 1987. Tim and Pat founded Bolin Auto Service in Center Point in 1980, and Tim continued to own and operate the automotive shop until his retirement in 2000. Tim was preceded in death by his wife, his father Wallace Bolin, mother Alice Bolin, brother Byron Bolin, sister Joyce Stephen, infant sister Alice Bolin, and granddaughter Tamara Eaton. He was also preceded in death by his second love, Billie. Survivors include his three sons: Glen Bolin of Center Point, Dale Bolin of Mountain Home, and Guy Bolin of Center Point; 12 grandchildren: Barbara Bartlett, Debbie Pena, Becky Rogers, Courtney Hulbert, Amy Kahl, Kelly Farahani, Kash Bolin, Landry Bolin, Brad Bolin, Alyssa Barcheers, Bo Eaton, and John Jacobson; 17 great-grandchildren with 2 more on the way; and the mothers of his grandchildren whom he considered his daughters: Diane Bolin, Tammy Bolin, and Kim Bolin. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Kerrville. Burial will follow at the family plot at 688 Stone Leigh Rd in Center Point. Reception to follow at the house. Pallbearers will be Brad Bolin, Jaryn Barcheers, Kash Bolin, Bo Eaton, Coy Bartlett, Rico Pena, and Logan Rogers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Center Point Volunteer Fire Department. The family wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to Alamo Hospice and Pam McGough. Special thanks is given to daughter-in-law Tammy Bolin who took such good care of Tim over the last year. Sign Guestbook>> 7 Condolence(s) Kate O'Brien & Fran Hutchins Center Point, Sunday, September 26, 2021 Our condolences to Tim's family. We got to know Tim a bit over the last feew years, as his neighbors on Stoneleigh Rd. Tim was a good neighbor and will surely be missed. Glenda Lackey Center Point, TX Sunday, September 26, 2021 So sorry for your loss. We remember him starting his business at our place. Always taking good care of us. Always special memories for all of us kids. Sending prayers. Betty, Tommy, Terry, Ronny, Larrel, and Glenda Lackey . Pamela R King Center Point, TX, TX Sunday, September 26, 2021 My deepest condolences to the family of the best neighbor you could wish for: over 40 years of watching his wonderful stewardship of his ranch and animals to him pulling me out of a muddy ditch when truck would run off road to smiling every time we met with an exchange of greetings always filled with an extra clever word accompanied by his always present smile. His never changing daily routine brought continued assurances that there was order in the universe as long as that rickty fence did not fall down. I will miss you Tim! Your neighbor and friend. Pam King Chad Leifeste Center Point, TX Friday, September 24, 2021 Sorry for your loss..he was a great guy.. Jennifer bridges dowell Moody, Friday, September 24, 2021 So sorry for your loss. I remember growing up and visiting tim frequently At the shop with my dad. Mr. Bolin will be very missed. Janie and James Henslee ElCampo, TX Friday, September 24, 2021 Sending love, prayers and condolences to all. Wish We could be there Sunday but James health won't Allow it. Cherish your memories. Mack McKinney Gloucester, VA Friday, September 24, 2021 Guy, So sorry to hear of Tim's passing. Please receive Liz's and mine heartfelt condolences, and know we are praying for peace and comfort for you and your family during this time. Mack McKinney Service

Funeral Service
Grimes Funeral Chapels-Kerrville
728 Jefferson St.
Kerrville, TX  78028
Sunday, September 26, 2021
1:00 PM

Cemetery

Bolin Family Cemetery
688 Stone Leigh Rd.
Center Point, TX  78010