Douglass Bolling Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Douglass Bolling Jr. (Homewood, Illinois), born in Murray, Kentucky, who passed away at the age of 92, on December 21, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Douglass Bolling Jr. to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his sons, Elliot and Kevin Bolling (Margy); his grandchildren, Evan, Megan, Ella and Lucy Bolling; his former wife Marilyn Bolling; his parents, Douglass Townshend Bolling, Sr. and Lucy Clay Ditto Bolling; and his wife Marilyn Louise Haan of Evanston, IL.

In Lieu of Flowers the family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to their favorite charity in Doug's name or a donation to Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104 or Black Earth Institute, P.O. Box 424.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tews-Ryan Funeral Home

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September 3, 2023

Martin Gallas wrote a sympathy message

“Doug was a member of the English Department at Illinois College while I was Head Librarian. He and i had many interesting conversations especially since I had spent 5 years at Oakland City College in Indiana, in an area he was quite familiar with. Sorry to learn belatedly of his passing. Martin Gallas Springfield, IL”

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