Gastonia-Bobby Emanuel Bolch, 72, passed away December 25, 2011 at his residence.
He was a native of Gaston County, born June 22, 1939 to the late
Roy E and Myrtle May Wiggins Bolch.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a great grandchild Emily Davidson, a sister Andrea Hudson and a brother Raymond Bolch
Bobby was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid football fan and fishing enthusiast. He retired from Carolina Mills
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Brenda Sue Edwards Bolch;
Son David A Bolch of Shelby; two daughters Robin B Davidson and Tonya B. Hunter and husband Allen; Seven Grandchildren and Two Great Grandchildren; One Sister LaDara B. Absher; Faithful companion Buttons
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at South Gastonia Church of God with Reverend Bobby Gilley and Reverend Sam Barnette officiating, Mrs Cookie Swanson doing the eulogy
The family will receive friends 6:00 until 8:00pm Tuesday at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home
Interment will be at Olney Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Memorials may be made South Gastonia Church of God, 310 Carolina Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052
Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
The family is being cared for by Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144