of Bear Creek, AR
June 11, 1953 - May 15, 2019
Alvin Dale Bolen, age 65 of Bear Creek, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 11th, 1953 to Alvin ''Buster'' Bolen and Wanda L. Bolen.
Alvin was a veteran of the United States Army and also served in the National Guard. Alvin served during the end of the Vietnam War during the evacuation phase of the war. Alvin was a man of many talents and held many titles during his working career. He began by doing odd jobs and farm jobs in and around the county. He attended college and became a drug and rehabilitation counselor in the Memphis area. He also spent some time as a drywaller. In the 1980's, Alvin was the fourth best airbrush artist in the United States, specializing in motorcycles, vans, race cars and t-shirts. He used his airbrush talents to paint the tour buses for Willie Nelson and Jimmy Buffett. Alvin worked as a city and county deputy for close to 26 years in Searcy County and other surrounding counties. His job titles were many and the memories he shared were colorful and vivid. Those memories shared by this hardworking, wise man will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.
Survivors include two children, Austin (Tori Herzberg) Bolen and Wanda (David) Rains, all of Bear Creek. Alvin is preceded in death by his parents, Buster and Wanda Bolen.
Cremation services are by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. Alvin will be laid to rest in the Dongola Cemetery beside his mother. No official services are planned at this time. Alvin's wish was for friends to stop by the cemetery from time to time and leave a pleasant thought.
Best friends of all time! Prayers for the family...
You were one heck of a guy..You will be missed
Alvin, you were a hero to us younger guys. Thank you for your friendship and encouragement. You will be missed. Prayers for your family.
I will miss our Sunday morning visits over coffee. Many great conversations at Daisy Queen. Sending prayers and love during this difficult time.
Thank you for the fun afternoon teaching me how to shoot. And thank you so much for being friends with my son. Thinking of you, Austin, Wanda and David.
Austin and Wanda my heart breaks for you...Prayers Love n Hugs..Cuzzin Alvindale you was a man of many talents, great story teller, the list goes on n on...many memories I will carry n my heart...you are loved n will be missed...give Uncle Buster n Aunt Lee hugs...💕💔
Alvin Dale will be deeply missed. He was one of the shining lights of my time serving Searcy County
Alvin Dale will be missed by all who knew him! He never ran out of stories! I am proud to have called him friend! My prayers are with his family.
We’ll miss you, Alvin Dale. You were a good friend.
I am very grateful for the time I was able to spend with Alvin Dale. We had a lot of laughs we also shared the same political views. I also enjoyed the talks we had about our family history. I will sure miss him, May God Bless him and May God Bless his children.
Alvin was a heck of a storyteller. I enjoyed listening to him. RIP my friend.
I’m going to miss your posts on Facebook, you have made me laugh a lot over the last few years. You and me seem to have Avery similar twisted sense of humor. I’m sure you’ll be laughing it up beyond those pearly gates with so many friends and family who went before you and you’ll be ready to greet those who follow after.
Sorry to hear this and prayers for the family. He was a great guy and very talented in so many ways. rip my friend.
Alvin was one of a kind you will be missed.
RIP brother.
Alvin Dale sure will be missed. Alvin Dale was a GREAT guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his children!
I was saddened to hear of Alvin Dale’s passing this morning. He was a unique individual and I always enjoyed visiting with him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Alvin Dale was a good friend to all he knew. I am deeply sadden to hear of his passing. Alvin Dale was one of the people in my life that I can say that I loved having for a friend! Always greeting me with a hug and a smile and then a quick witted story about our days in Court together. I have many memories with him and he will be deeply missed. Forever in my heart Boo Boo!
Good guy. Wore a lot of his t shirts back in the day. Loved him.
So sorry to hear Alvin Dale and I ran the roads all over had lots of fun he had more talent than any body I know ,he was a great friend I will miss him my prayers go out to you children peace and comfort
I have so many memories of him. From him teaching me airbrush techniques to sharing gunsmithing knowledge, and us both being amputees sharing stories with each other. He always had a way to inject humor into any situation. One of the good ones, for sure. Prayers for everyone he leaves behind.
I am so sorry to hear this news. Alvin was a great guy and I sure enjoyed working with him. He was my transport partner and we shared lots of laughs along the way. He will be missed by all that got the chance to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with the kids and his family. He was a friend to all . Rest easy my friend .
I'm so sorry. We all are going to miss you so much. You're one of the Good Guys. Bless you & You Family & Friends.