Richard F. Bolling

Richard F. Bolling, age 71, of Brooklyn, MI passed away after a brief illness on February 24, 2015, at home surrounded by his family.  He was born December 2, 1943, in Dunham, KY, the son of  Odus and Ocie (Kincer) Bolling.  On November 23, 1962 he married Jeanette Tackett in Ann Arbor, MI, and she survives.   In addition to his wife, Jeanette, he is survived by a daughter, Michelle Lorraine (Jeff) Sloan of Grosse Pointe Farms, MI; son, Jason Eric (Chris) Bolling of Chillicothe, OH; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Holstine; and 3 brothers.  Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Ceremony for Richard will be held later this year.   Arrangements were entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, MI.  Condolences may be made to the family at www.pursefuneralhome.com