Clarence Colley Bolling, age 90 of Pinehurst passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
Clarence was born on December 20, 1930 in Pound, VA to the late Clarence Bolling and Anne Lora Colley Bolling. Clarence served his country in the United States Navy. He was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, VA with a bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering. Clarence spent his working career as a Superintendent at a rock quarry. He always enjoyed working on various projects and spending time with his grandson, Cody. Clarence will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his daughter, Melanie Bolling Thompson and her husband Mark of West End, NC; and grandchildren: Cody Jacob Thompson, Kelsey Rebecca Thompson and Jeffrey Nicholas Burchette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Bolling Burchette; a granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Burchette; his sister, Anita Bolling Fleming and a brother, J. Shelton Bolling.
Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Shriner’s Hospitals.
A private family graveside service will be held.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.
