Calvin Clinton Bolin, age 88, laid down his working tools and entered into Heaven on September 18, 2023, at NARMC Harrison, AR.

Calvin was born June 6, 1935, on the top of Red Rock in Vendor, AR to Pairlee (Flud) and Claude Melvin Bolin. Calvin was one of 8 children.

Calvin was of Pentecostal faith and worshipped at Piercetown Holiness Church. He was also a member of the Masonic Brotherhood. He was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on January 28, 1961, in Yardelle Lodge #457. After the closing of Yardelle Lodge, he became a member of the St. Joe Lodge #317. In 2011, he received his 50-year pin.

Calvin is survived by his wife, Judy Ann (Covey) Bolin. He is survived by his two daughters, Melissa (Michael) Cross of Vendor; and Doris Korba, of Harrison, and two sons: Jimmy (Rena) Bolin, of Piercetown; and Robert Bolin of Berryville. He is also survived by his sister, Katherin Spears of Everton.

Calvin is survived by six grandchildren: Stephanie Smith, Judy Ward; Clinton Reddell, Sonya (Travis) Garner, Jimmy Ray (Victoria) Bolin; and Andrew (Katie) Bolin.

Calvin is survived by 24 great-grandchildren: Layton Smith, Calvin (Maddie) Smith; Aubrie and Karlee Campbell, Ethan Ballstadt, and Adalyn Barber; Natalia (Jim) Ewing, Tina and Travis Cross; Dakota, Riya and Greyson Reddell; Logan Bolin; Hunter Middleton, Braxton "Opie," Sarah, Lane, and Kayden Garner; Aubrey, Avalee, Corbin, Axel, Jaxson, and Liam Bolin.

Calvin is also survived by his great, great-granddaughter, Sophia Elsie, making him a fifth-generation grandfather. Calvin was a loving grandfather, and he was so proud of each and every grandchild.

Calvin is also survived by countless nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he loved so dearly.

Calvin is preceded in death by 5 sisters: Pauline (Clay) Flud, Nova Linness Bower, Ova Gale (Junior) Bruce, Claudia Donley, Lovedia (James) Smith, and his brother, Delmar (Norma Jean) Bolin. Additionally, he is met by his grandson, Ryan Reddell, and infant grandson, Christopher John Reddell. He is also preceded by his niece and nephew, Lois and Curtis Donley.

Calvin lived a long, full life. He did everything that he had wanted. He spent 61 years of his life with his loving wife, Judy. They lived in Newton County for the last 40 years, and prior to that had resided in Kansas City (MO and KS). Calvin worked his whole life.

Calvin worked in the log woods of the country and the potato fields of the West Coast with his family when he was young. He drove big rigs across the country for 10 years, and for a brief stint, he captained a barge and operated heavy machinery on the barge. Calvin was a specialized construction worker, operating heavy machinery for John Curtis (Enterprises).

Through and through, Calvin was an outdoorsman. For 26 consecutive years, he traveled to Colorado to elk hunt, and each year he returned with an elk. He enjoyed pheasant and deer hunting. He also enjoyed camping. When he was young, he enjoyed racing. His passion in life, though, was fishing. To say that he enjoyed fishing and spending time on his boat would have been a complete understatement.

The visitation will be held on Friday, September 22 from 5 PM to 7 PM at Coffman Funeral Home in Jasper, AR.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 23 at Coffman Funeral Home in Jasper with Brother Anthony Bower and Brother Leo Dye officiating. A Masonic graveside service will follow at Carver Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Donnie Covey, Layton and Calvin Smith, Andrew Bolin, Travis Garner, and Jim Ewing.

Honorary pallbearers include Allen Bolin, Clinton Reddell, Jimmy Ray Bolin, Ricky Covey, Michael Cross, and Juan Vazquez.

All who knew Calvin are invited to attend his services.