Dennis E. Bolin

Dennis E. Bolin, 66, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024. He was born on January 5, 1958, in Wichita, Kansas, to Howard and Bernice (Presley) Bolin. 

On March 14 ,1978, Dennis and Gay Wallis were united in marriage and shared over 46 years together.

Dennis grew up in the Walnut Grove area and was saved and baptized in July of 1967. He worked for the railroad for 18 years and was a ringman in the auction industry. 

At the young age of 4, Dennis got his first horse, and the cowboy life began. He loved being horse back and riding cutting horses was his passion. All of this became even better when he was able to share it with his family, especially his grandchildren. Dennis was a loving husband, father, son, papa and a true example of the cowboy way, including the firm handshake.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Gay Bolin; children: Jesse Bolin and wife, Kara; Jamie Bolin; grandchildren: Kinleigh, Kanton, Kadee Ann, Atley, Reed, Garett; mother, Bernice Presley Bolin-Hawk; brother, Wendall Bolin and wife, Linda; special friends, Lavern and Kaytin Detweiler, Leroy Schrock, and Reuben Schrock; other family, and friends.

Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Howard Bolin and stepfather, Jim Hawk.

Visitation was from noon until service time, Monday, November 18, 2024, at Sac River Event Center, Springfield, Missouri. 

Memorial services began 2 p.m., Monday at Sac River Event Center.