Kenneth Wayne Bolen

Born: December 2, 1939 Delia, Limestone County, Texas

Death: May 7, 2022 McLennan County, Texas

Son of: Gussie Clarence Bolen and Norine Stipe Bolen

Husband to: Geneva Reinhardt Bolen

Kenneth Wayne Bolen, 82 of China Spring, passed away after a long illness May 7, 2022.

Visitation: 6 – 8 PM Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Lake Shore Funeral Home

Funeral service: 10 AM Thursday, May 12, 2022 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial to follow at China Spring Cemetery.

Kenneth Wayne Bolen was born December 2, 1939, in Delia, Texas, to Gussie and Norine Bolen.  He graduated from Coolidge High School and attended Navarro Community College.  On March 17, 1961 he married the love of his life, Geneva Reinhardt Bolen.  They enjoyed 61 years of marriage.  He served in the United States Army and enjoyed a long career at Rainbo Bread, Colorite Plastics and Waco Transit.  He was a long-time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.  He was an avid golfer, could fix anything and a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gussie and Norine Bolen.

He is survived by his wife, Geneva Reinhardt Bolen of China Spring; daughter, Kimberly Bolen Goolsby and husband Mark of Crawford; son, Randal Bolen and wife, Dotti of China Spring; daughter, Kendra Bolen Tucker and husband, Jerry, of China Spring; grandchildren, Brooke Goolsby Cook, Megan Bolen Larabee, Joshua Bolen, Jacob Tucker and Kennedy Tucker; sister, Linda Sue Bolen Forrester; and several nieces and nephews.

A Special Thank You to the staff of Stoney Brook and Interim Hospice for the loving care given during his illness.