Buddy Ray Bolin
of Mountain View, Arkansas
July 8, 1937 – January 3, 2026
Buddy Ray Bolin, age 88, was born on July 8, 1937, along with his twin sister, Nina Fay. Buddy departed this life on January 3, 2026, in Conway, Arkansas. Buddy was an active member of the School Avenue Church of Christ where he served as an elder for many years. Buddy took this responsibility very seriously and helped the church in many capacities. Buddy was probably best known as the owner of Modern Builders Hardware Store, for 40 years. He worked many hours to make sure everyone had what they needed to fix leaks, breaks and get paint, no matter the day of the week. He frequently met people at the store on Sunday afternoon to help them get what was needed. Buddy was also an active member of the Lions Club, Optimist Club, Chamber of Commerce, which he served two terms as President, and most recently a member of the board of Stone Bank. Many of you will remember Buddy has a happy, always laughing, fun loving man. He was always joking around and making people laugh and that also made him an ”Outstanding Citizen” in 2005 and led the Bean Festival Parade, of course he was in the beloved Ford Bronco, his ”town” ride. His other interests were fishing on the creeks and on the White River along with being a pilot and flying his airplane to many destinations.
Buddy was also a 1956 graduate of Newark High School where he was valedictorian of his class with a 3.97 GPA, and a basketball player. After graduation he attended Lyon College. After completing 36 credit hours, he took a job in Mountain View with JK Southerland Poultry Company. Buddy also served our country in the Army National Guard from 1957-1965, where he spent one year at Fort Bragg, South Carolina.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Sarah, whom he was devoted to for 65 years. His sons David Bolin (Mary) of Searcy and Stanley Bolin, of Mountain View. Their two granddaughters, Brooke Bolin Strasser (Matt) of Russellville and Lauren Bolin, both of Searcy. Two great grandchildren, Maren Strasser and Asher Strasser, both of Russellville. A grandson, Chris Flores of Mtn. View. Buddy is also survived by his twin sister, Nina Bolin Womack, of Batesville, and another sister, Lou Etta Winchell, of Lavaca. Sisters in law, Betty Sutton, of Sulphur Rock and Mary Bolin of Batesville. Along with a host of nieces, nephews and a lot of friends.
Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Irene Bolin; brother, Bobby Bolin and his younger twin siblings, Jan Bolin and Van Bolin. What a great gathering they are having now!
We want to thank all the friends that have continued to check on them through the last few months, especially Finis Brewer, Dan Stewart, Dana Woods, Tommy Cleveland, Mike Mason, Mark Armstrong and his beloved doctor, Dr. James Zini.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Paragould Children’s Home or to the School Avenue Church of Christ Family Life Center construction costs.
