Created August 27, 2018
In Memory
This eternal flame burns forever
in remembrance of Leroy Bolinger
Leroy Bolinger
November 16, 1939 - October 2, 2023
Leroy Bolinger, 83 years old, entered into Heaven on October 2,
2023. He is survived by his wife Norma, daughter Michelle Musal (Rick), Son
Justin Bolinger (Joey), Stepson Douglas Curran (Patricia), Stepdaughter Becky
Greenwood (Dylan), many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his first wife Linda, their infant son Shane, his parents
and sisters Noretta James and Louise Bridge.
Born November 16, 1939 to Louis Bolinger and Mildred Franklin Bolinger in Springlake, Texas. He started calf roping at the age of 12
and in 1958 was PRCA National Champion Calf Roper.
He graduated from Springlake-Earth High School in
1958. The following year he met Linda Fielden to whom he was married 34 years
until her death in 1993. In 1965, he moved his family from Texas to a home and
acreage he bought in Highfill, Arkansas and began raising cattle. In addition
to his cattle farming, he worked many jobs to support his family, including
hauling hog litter and building homes as he also expanded his acreage,
remodeled and enlarged his own home. Although quite busy, he always had time
for fun with his family and his children have many good memories of their time
with him and their mother. He and Linda became avid square dancers and they
attended various square dance activities.
Following the death of his wife Linda, he vowed to never marry again. In 1994
he met Norma, another square dancer with the same vow to never marry again.
They got married two years later and had another 27 wonderful years together.
They enjoyed square dancing, traveling in their motorhome, and wintered in the
Rio Grande Valley for 13 years. His travels took him to all 50 states, Mexico,
Canada and the Maritimes Arctic Circle, the Caribbean and European countries
along the Danube River.
Although no longer involved in calf roping competition, Leroy was active for
many years in the Highfill Raiders Roping Club. He served on the Highfill City
Council, Highfill Airport Land Acquisition Board, was an Elder and Chairman of
the Board at First Christian Church, Bentonville and served on the Property
Committee there. During the time they lived in the Rio Grande Valley, he was a
member of Amigos de Los Ninos de Mexico (Friends of the Children of Mexico),
participating in their annual Christmas party and gifts for approximately 3,000
children in Progreso, Tamaulipas Mexico.
This generous, loving, humble gentleman will be greatly missed by his family
and all who knew him.
The family extends their appreciation for the excellent care he received at
Mercy Hospital, 6th floor Nurses Precious and Nekeva;
also the Circle of Life Hospice Center in Bentonville
Visitation will be Monday, October 9th at 1:00 and Services at 2:00 at Central
United Methodist Church, 2535 West New Hope, Rogers AR. A burial will
immediately follow at Highfill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations online or by mail to
Alzheimer's Foundation P. O. Box 96011, Washington DC 20090-601
Though He's gone, He is not forgotten.
Though absent, He remains in spirit.
Though once a worker, He now rests.
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