Jerry Wayne Bolin, age 60, died January 26, 2009 at his residence in Columbus. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, January 29, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, January 30, 2009 at 10:00 AM with Rev. John Lewis Gainer Officiating. Burial will follow at Christian Chapel Cemetery in Lamar County Alabama. A life-long resident of Columbus, Mr. Bolin was predeceased by his parents James L. and Lodessie Mae Taylor Stratton. He was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church and had recently been elected President of the Brotherhood at the church. For the past 2 1/2years, he visited the residents of the area nursing homes 3 days each week. Even though he didn't know many whom he visited, his mission of visiting the nursing homes made him very happy. At Easter he donned an Easter Bunny costume when he visited the nursing homes, hoping to bring a little happiness to the residents. He is survived by his brothers -Harold Bolin (Jewel) of Hamilton, Miss. -James K. Bolin, Jr. (Jean) of West Point, Miss. -Frank R. Murchie (Beth) of Columbus, Miss. Uncle- J.T. Taylor of Columbus, Ms Aunt- Pearl Taylor of Columbus, Ms ; his nieces Susan Bolin Boykin, Jennifer Alexander and Jessica Murchie and nephews Jimmy Bolin and Harold Bolin, Jr. The Pallbearers will be Chris Alexander, Brad Alexander, Mike Hanson, Doug Lee,Ed Williamsom , Charles Slayton and Randy Schermann. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jack Taylor,Johnny Taylor, Jimmy Bolin and Members of Friendship Baptist Church Memorials can be made to Friendship Baptist Church 61 Friendship Drive Columbus, MS 39702.
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