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Richard “Dickie” Bolles

Funeral service for Mr. Richard “Dickie” Bolles, age 78, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted at 11 AM on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Bolles was born on April 13, 1940 in Fayetteville, TN to the late Irvin Alexander and Verne Irene Finney Bolles. He was the owner of Bolles Realty & Auction. He was a member of Fayetteville Church of God, previously attended West End Baptist Church and grew up in Fayetteville First Baptist Church. He was a football and baseball coach and teacher at Flintville High School. He was also an Elks Lodge and Masonic Lodge member for 30 years. Mr. Bolles passed away on January 29, 2019 at his residence.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Dean Kimbrough Bolles; son, Richard Bradford “Brad” Bolles both of Fayetteville, TN; daughter, Janna Marie Bolles (Greg) Shope of Cookeville, TN; Brad and Janna’s mother, Janice Bolles; granddaughter, Cassie Shope of Cookeville, TN; sister, Lynn (Frank) Drewry of Murfreesboro, TN; and special companion, Lady the Dog.

Visitation with the family will be held at 4 PM until 7 PM on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Higgins Funeral Home. Elks Rights will be offered at 7 PM by Elks Lodge Post 1792.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fayetteville – Lincoln County Humane Society at 1718 Pulaski Hwy, Fayetteville, TN 37334. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Bolles.

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53 Comments To "Richard “Dickie” Bolles"

#1 Comment By Kay Brewer On January 29, 2019 @ 6:12 pm

Dickie was very likeable and enjoyed knowing him.

#2 Comment By Debby kinser Stowe On January 29, 2019 @ 6:15 pm

I’m so sorry. One of my memorable teachers.

#3 Comment By Karen Gilliam On January 29, 2019 @ 6:18 pm

I was just thinking of him last week and wondering how he was doing. Now he’s at peace and no longer suffering. My sincere condolences to his family.

#4 Comment By Rick Hollis On January 29, 2019 @ 6:18 pm

Coach Bolles was an outstanding individual that would give you the shirt of his back to help you. A man of men, trusted by many and missed by all.

#5 Comment By David Ingram On January 29, 2019 @ 6:27 pm

My condolences, coach Bolles was my coach at Highland Rim. Made a lasting impression. Always made a point to stop in his business on the square to say hello during my visits.

#6 Comment By Jeff & Fayna Sargent On January 29, 2019 @ 6:33 pm

I’m proud to say that Dickie was one of my dearest friends. He was kind, considerate, and most of all, loyal to his friends! He helped me through some bad times and was there to help enjoy the good times. Lincoln County has lost a Good and Decent Man, and he will be forever missed by those who knew him.

#7 Comment By JANET Lindsay On January 29, 2019 @ 6:51 pm

Dickie was a classmate and a special friend! He will be missed. Many prayers for Shirley, Brad, and Janna.

#8 Comment By Randall Shepard On January 29, 2019 @ 6:54 pm

Condolences to the family. Mr. Bolles spent Sunday afternoons grading film at my parents’ house during the Flintville football years when I was just a boy. Always quick with a smile.

#9 Comment By Ray and Sue Cary Simmons On January 29, 2019 @ 6:56 pm

My thoughts and prayers for the family of my dear friend Dickie. May God comfort you all now and in the days ahead..Dickie will be missed by everyone that was blessed to be his friend.

#10 Comment By Pam Stanley On January 29, 2019 @ 7:03 pm

I am so sorry Janice & your children for your loss. Praying for comfort & peace for you during this time of sorrow.

#11 Comment By Linda Holland On January 29, 2019 @ 7:07 pm

Brad and Janna, I am so sorry to read your dad’s obituary. You, Cliff, and Cindy spent many happy hours growing up as neighbors and friends on Highland Drive. Thinking of both of you.

#12 Comment By Judy Stafford On January 29, 2019 @ 7:07 pm

My prayers and thoughts for the family of Dickie. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Dickie Bolles was my youngest brothers football coach in the first years of Flintville High School football. Fun times.
Bless you all,
Judy Stafford

#13 Comment By John and Carolyn Ellis On January 29, 2019 @ 7:08 pm

Dickie was indeed an asset to Lincoln County! We enjoyed his antics at the auctions and he LOVED our church. We were so happy when he joined our church family. He and his wife, Shirley, became a constant addition and they were also a GREAT inspiration to us… PRAISE GOD Shirley still is! Our prayers will now go up for his ENTIRE family, for peace. As Dickie is now at peace in our Father’s Arms!

#14 Comment By David Ingram On January 29, 2019 @ 7:12 pm

My condolences. Coach Bolles was my coach at Highland Rim many years ago and made a lasting impression on me. Liked to stop in his office to say hello during my Fayetteville visits.

#15 Comment By Monyica Anderson On January 29, 2019 @ 7:18 pm

My love and prayers go out to his family. He was a kind, funny, and great friend. He will be missed.

#16 Comment By Karen Owens Moore On January 29, 2019 @ 7:48 pm

My sincere condolences for the family of Coach Dickie Boles. He will be fondly remembered as one of nicest teachers, with the biggest smile! Karen Moore -Flintville High Class of “72”

#17 Comment By Lenace Hyde Vaughn On January 29, 2019 @ 7:54 pm

Janna, Brad and family,
So sorry for the loss of your dad. Many prayers and thoughts at this time!
Lenace Hyde Vaughn

#18 Comment By Scott Gilliam On January 29, 2019 @ 9:00 pm

Dickie was one of the best men that I have known. He will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace Dickie.

#19 Comment By Darrin simms On January 29, 2019 @ 9:17 pm

So sorry for your loss, he was a good man, great coach and always full of advice.

#20 Comment By Jeff and Karen Russ On January 29, 2019 @ 9:30 pm

Shirley and family, so sorry to hear of Dickie passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

#21 Comment By Sandra Chunn On January 29, 2019 @ 10:03 pm

So sorry to hear of Dickies passing. Thoughts and prayers for all the family.

#22 Comment By Rexine Douthit Pigg On January 29, 2019 @ 10:13 pm

Last night on one of my frequent drives around the Fayetteville Square I noticed Dickie’s Real Estate office & wondered how he was. Isn’t it strange how you think of a person & the next day you read their obituary. I have known him thru the years as an outgoing businessman who truly enjoyed interacting with people & making friends. Can’t you just see his million dollar smile at that “big auction” in heaven? What a happy reunion! My sympathy to the family. RIP Dickie, with no pain or worries.

#23 Comment By Rickey Honey On January 29, 2019 @ 10:22 pm

Great friend and coach! Prayers to the family@ Coach I got one more fastball for you when we meet again!

#24 Comment By Joyce Kelso Johnson On January 29, 2019 @ 10:31 pm

Lynn so sorry to hear about Dickie I knew he was sick but I stay in so much I was not aware he was so sick. It really makes you think when we start loosing the ones younger than we are. My Prayers will be with your and Dickie’s family. I am sorry I will not be able to attend his Service. Love to you all. Joyce

#25 Comment By Phil McPherson On January 29, 2019 @ 10:43 pm

RIP Coach. Prayers for Janna and Brad.

#26 Comment By Jimmy and Diane Buchanan On January 29, 2019 @ 10:49 pm

Our family has so many wonderful memories of Dickie – as a teacher, coach and dear friend. May God provide comfort and peace during this very difficult time.

#27 Comment By Harold McGehee On January 29, 2019 @ 11:25 pm

Dickie was my roommate at Belmont College in the early 1960’s. I was a Flintville grad and he was from Central but we still became good friends. We saw each other through some memorable occasions! My sympathy to the entire family.

#28 Comment By Tony Smith On January 30, 2019 @ 12:30 am

sorry to hear this news. the family is in my prayers.

#29 Comment By Don Reed On January 30, 2019 @ 12:36 am

My condolences to his family.

#30 Comment By Janette Mckin Askins On January 30, 2019 @ 12:53 am

So sorry for your loss. Keeping all the family in my prayers.

#31 Comment By Steve and Janet Lanier On January 30, 2019 @ 2:53 am

Prayers for the family. Coach Bolles was one great man! He coached and mentored my husband and taught both my sister and me at Highland Rim. He will be greatly missed.

#32 Comment By Steve and Janet Lanier On January 30, 2019 @ 4:28 am

Prayers for the family. He was my husband’s coach and mentor. He was also my sister’s and my teacher at Highland Rim. Rest In Peace, Coach!

#33 Comment By Sherry Vann Abboud On January 30, 2019 @ 5:02 am

Truly a kind man and wonderful teacher. Prayers of peace for all.

#34 Comment By Reeves & Janice Carr On January 30, 2019 @ 6:38 am

One of my favorite people .So many good memories of his family and especially his sister. He was a true friend and loved his home town and county. He will be missed by many.

#35 Comment By Michael Seal On January 30, 2019 @ 1:34 pm

Janna we are so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family and traveling mercies as you travel home.

#36 Comment By Janna On January 31, 2019 @ 3:21 am

Thank you so much Mike and Elaine!

#37 Comment By Gayle Pridmore On January 30, 2019 @ 5:11 pm

You will be fondly remembered by David and myself. We had really
great times at Highland Rim with you, Mr Dean and Coach Young. You will always be Coach Bolles to us.

#38 Comment By Andrea Long On January 30, 2019 @ 5:32 pm

My thoughts and prayers for you, Shirley, and family. So sorry for your loss.

#39 Comment By George and Faye Massey On January 31, 2019 @ 1:15 am

Sorry to learn of Dickie’s passing. He was a long time friend and great teammate. Our thoughts are with his family. Rest well, Dickie.

#40 Comment By Harold (Pete) Rudd On January 31, 2019 @ 6:12 am

May each of you find peace in knowing he is beyond pain and that you have a lifetime of memories to sustain you. Find comfort in each other and in your faith.

#41 Comment By Mike & Nancy Hopson On January 31, 2019 @ 1:09 pm

Thanks to Dickie for his many years of service to our community! Thanks for his years as a Law Enforcement Officer and Fayetteville Alderman!
God of the Bible please be with Dickie’s family as they remember their loving Dad/husband!

#42 Comment By Ola M Archer On January 31, 2019 @ 2:24 pm

My deepest sympathies to the family for the loss of Coach Billed. Have many, many fond memories of him from our days at Flintville High School. Sad to say that I had not seen him in a while but when I did he was the same ole Coach. Fly high my friend and hopefully you and Coach Duggin can put together some pretty good teams among the clouds. Thanks for time at FHS – Class of ’75.

#43 Comment By Carol Simms Young On January 31, 2019 @ 2:42 pm

Shirley so sorry about Dickie your in my prayers

#44 Comment By Robin Shelton On January 31, 2019 @ 3:13 pm

Coach Bolles was a special man. I loved him as a teacher and a friend in my adulthood. I will miss his smile and his bubbly personality. Shirley, Brad and Janna, allow your memories to see you through to brighter days.

#45 Comment By Steve Woodard On January 31, 2019 @ 3:45 pm

Coach Bolles, great man, father, co-worker and coach. Brad, I’m sorry for your lost! Prayers are with you and your family! I wish I were in town.

#46 Comment By Cindy Wall On January 31, 2019 @ 9:46 pm

Coach Bolles always made me smile. We had so many memories at Flintville High football , Driver’s Ed, visiting at my parents’, and reminiscing whenever I’d see him. Rest In Peace, Coach.

#47 Comment By Ken Pamplin On January 31, 2019 @ 10:44 pm

Whether on the football field or teaching heath and economics at Flintville High, that’s how I remember Coach Bolles. Miss Janice was also my first grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary. To the family and close friends, so sorry for your loss.

#48 Comment By Lynn Bolles Drewry On February 1, 2019 @ 2:44 pm

Our family is so appreciative of all these comments. They are indeed a comfort and we thank each of you.

#49 Comment By Margie Ables On February 2, 2019 @ 5:24 am

So sorry Shirley! I did not realize this was your Husband! I will ne praying for you my Sweet Friend! Love you

#50 Comment By Margie Ables On February 2, 2019 @ 5:26 am

So sorry Shirley! I did not realize this was your Husband! I will be praying for you my Sweet Friend! Love you

#51 Comment By Mary Wilson On February 2, 2019 @ 3:52 pm

Brad ,so sorry for the loss of your dad. I remember him from high school.

#52 Comment By Kim Halcomb Cowart. On February 2, 2019 @ 4:43 pm

Brad, Janna, I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Dickie was a good man with a big heart. He& my dad we’re friends and was a teacher and friend of mine. He will be missed by many. Prayers are with you.

#53 Comment By Dena and Jimmy Kincaid On February 4, 2019 @ 1:47 am

Brad, Janna and family…I’m so very sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.