Michael Ivan Bolin

Mr. Michael Ivan Bolin, 65, of Blytheville, passed from this life on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, at his home in Blytheville.

Born to William "Sonny" Franklin and Dorothy Corlew Bolin in West Helena, Arkansas, he became a welder, retired from Dawson Welding Company and was of the Baptist Faith.

Mike loved the outdoors and watching the outdoors shows on television. He especially enjoyed the History Channel. Mike was right in his element when he could take his boat and fish and ride up and down the Mississippi River. Mike also loved to make jewelry products and spent much of his spare time creating unique pieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, John and Edna Bolin and Rube and Bertha Corlew.

Mike is survived by siblings, Steve Bolin and his wife Kathi of Kennett, Bill Bolin of Blytheville and Marsha Hoskins and her husband David of Blytheville;

His nephews, Shane and Clair Bolin of Kennett, Sonny Lee and Tara Bolin of Kennett, Ryan Gilbow of Blytheville, Matthew Gilbow of St. Louis and Andy Bolin of Florida;

A niece, Susan (Bolin) Goff of Texas;

His aunts, Jeanette Storey of Rogersville, Alabama, Kay Medlock of Blytheville and Nancy Lloyd of Blytheville; and

Several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and many friends.

The family of Mike wants to thank all the friends who have helped them through this difficult time.

Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Coleridge Baptist Church, 2555 N. County Road 535 with Bro. Jim Marshall officiating.

Cobb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, and condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.