Robert Donald Bolding, 84 of Searcy, Arkansas, formerly of Kennett, died January 12, 2021.

He was born to the late John and Jessie (Sellers) Bolding September 17, 1936 in Hornersville, Missouri.

Robert married Leota Branscum December 9, 1958 in Bragg City, Missouri. They were long-time members of Friendship Baptist Church.

Robert also served his Country in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Kennett Masonic Lodge #68 and was a Master Mason.

Robert is survived by his wife: Leota Bolding of Searcy, Arkansas

Two sons: Jerry Bolding of Searcy, Arkansas

David Bolding of Dyersburg, Tennessee

One brother: Gerald Bolding of Texas

One sister: Linda Stimbo of Judsonia, Arkansas

Two grandchildren: Katherine George and Thomas Bolding

Two great-grandchildren: Scarlett and Rowan

Robert is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Glendall and Larry Bolding; and one sister: Brenda Bolding.

Visitation will be 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM Saturday, January 16, 2021, in the McDaniel Chapel. Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the McDaniel Chapel in Kennett, Missouri with Reverend Chris Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett. Honored to serve as pallbearers will be fellow workers of Pemiscot Dunklin Electric: Tim Davis, Josh Cunningham,Ray Carver,Andy Malone, Forrest Wilkison and Jamie Vaughn

Family request that everyone wear mask for visitation and service.

Online condolences can be sent to www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of arrangements.