Walter E. Bolin

            Walter Ervine Bolin, age 79 of Highlandville, died April 22, 2023.  He was born May 25, 1943 in Springfield, the son of Herschel Coleman and Esta Elizabeth (Tennis) Bolin.

            Survivors include:  his children, Kim Johnson of Buffalo, Kelly Merritt of St. Louis, Aaron Bolin of Purdy, Amanda Bolin of Nixa; stepchildren, Jenna Rhodes of Hollister, Tiffany Cope of Highlandville, Tony Moore of Nixa, Chris Moore of Ozark, Missy Riley of Neosho, Steve Larson of Highlandville; and his sisters, Ruth Ann Barker of Nixa and Jana George of Highlandville.

            Walter was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Lee Metzinger; his brother, Dorrell Bolin and an infant brother, Vincel Bolin.

            Walter enjoyed fishing, farming, well drilling and working on vehicles. 

            A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2023, at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Diane Newton officiating. Burial will follow at McCauley Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.