James Paul Bolin, 89, of Spring Texas, passed away peacefully and joined our LORD on January 21, 2023.

Jim was born in Cincinnati OH on October 18, 1933. He graduated from Staples High School in Westport CT then went on to the US Military Academy at West Point, commissioned as an officer in 1956. In 1963 he received a Master Degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech University. During his 23 years in the service, he served in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star as well as many other commendations.

Jim is survived by his 5 Children and their spouses – Jim Jr and Carol Bolin, Sarah and Greg Griswold, Aretta and Bill Hoffman. Florence Bolin and husband Steve Medley, Charles and Verda Bolin, his 9 grandchildren – Ron Bolin, Will Bolin and wife Valeire, Thomas Bolin and wife Elle, Cathy Griswold, Aaron Griswold and wife Stacie, Camille Cooler and husband Dan, Hannah Hoffman, Emma Hoffman and CJ Bolin and 6 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Jennings Burr Bolin and his parents William and Mildred Bolin.

Following his retirement from the service Jim held several sales positions in the private sector finally retiring to Spring Texas in 2003.  He believed in giving back and volunteered with various organizations. He was active in his Church, VFW Post 12024 of the Woodlands where he was founding member and American Legion Post 305 of the Woodlands.  Jim enjoyed playing tennis, camping, wood working and spending time with his family.

If desired, friends may send flowers to Plymouth United Church UCC or memorial donations may be given to VFW Post 12024 or American Legion Post 305 or Plymouth United Church UCC

Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Plymouth United Church UCC, 5927 Louetta Rd, Spring TX 77379 followed by Inurnment at 1:45PM at Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 10401 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston TX. Lane 2.

The service will also be streamed at the following link: https://youtu.be/TVEgIMQ_cJA