of West Memphis, AR
August 17, 1926 - February 24, 2023
Richard Klein Bollinger of West Memphis died on February 24, 2023. He was born August 17, 1926, the son of Oliver I. Bollinger and Tassye P. Bollinger of West Memphis. Mr. Bollinger, known as "Pop" since early childhood was preceded in death by his older brother, Fred N. Bollinger and sister, Mary B. Bretherick.
Mr. Bollinger was married to his beloved wife of 58 years, Florence (Flo) Stark Bollinger, who passed away in 2008. He leaves two children, Betty B. Meurrier (Kuhron) and Richard (Rick) K. Bollinger, Jr. (Sophia) and four wonderful grandchildren, Nathan Oliver Scammerhorn (Kerbe), Katherine Sue (Katy) Scammerhorn, Richard K. Bollinger, III (deceased) and Lindsey M. Price (Evan). He also leaves six great-grandchildren, Mayleigh Scammerhorn, Klein Scammerhorn, Abbey Scammerhorn, Julia Price, Mathis Price and Johnny Price.
Mr. Bollinger was an original congregant of the First United Methodist Church in West Memphis where he served as a Board Member. He participated in the John Mac Smith Sunday School Class and a member of the Methodist Men's organization. He was a charter Board Member of Fidelity National Bank and a charter member of Meadowbrook Country Club where he served on the Board. He also served on the Boards of Crittenden Memorial Hospital and the West Memphis Utility Commission.
Mr. Bollinger served in the United States Navy and was Honorably Discharged on the Fourth of July, 1946. Soon after, he began his farming career which continued until his retirement in 1996.
Mr. Bollinger loved the outdoors and when he was not on the farm, he could likely have been found on the golf course. He and Flo traveled extensively and played golf for many years as a member of the Mississippi Seniors Golf Association at US and international venues.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Crittenden Memorial Park Cemetery in Marion, AR.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, 215 N. Missouri Street, West Memphis, AR 72301 or to Delta Arts, 301 S. Rhodes Street, West Memphis, AR, 72301.
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8 Condolence(s)
Tony Rushing
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Pop’s beautiful wife,Florence Stark,was my 4th grade teacher,I do not believe any Teacher was loved more.She was lucky to have Pop.
Barbara Robbins
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Bette, I am sorry to learn about Pop. He’ll be missed by so many.
Prayers for all the family.
Barbara Robbins
Margie McCain
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Pop was always one of our special people. He loved taking Rich fishing at the fishing rodeo at the country club. He enlisted Mike’s help because they weren’t having any luck! He was so tickled when Rich finally caught one! I’ll never forget that story!
Jenny Garrison Barber
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Bett and Rick
Thinking of all of you.@
Deborah Conlee
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Betty, I'm so sorry to hear about your Daddy. I'll be praying for you and your family in the days to come.
Andy Luttrell
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Mr. Bollinger, Mrs. Bollinger, Betty Flo, Rick and other family members have always been loyal Crittenden County people. Rick and Betty Flo have been friends of me for a long time. Mr. Bollinger was always nice to me, and we did chat. He will be missed by all in our community.
Love and respect for his family,
Andy and Sherri Luttrell
Lynda Wise
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Bett,
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. All the wonderful memories of your father will sustain you during this time.
Sincerely,
Cliff and Lynda Wise
Andrea nesbitt aka advil
Friday, February 24, 2023
I loved taking care of pops I met him on September 27th 2022 he named me advil and I would never forget that I would go in to feed him and I would say good morning Pops and he would say advil is that you I would say yes sir and he would say ok advil let’s eat and I gotta call Bet she is number 3 on the phone until we meet again Pops love always your advilâ¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸