William N. Bolling, Sr. 73, departed this life Friday morning, December 16, 2011. He was born October 17, 1938 in Bedford County to the late Matilda B. Spinner and John H. Bolling. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his stepfather, Morris Spinner, Sr., one brother, Raymond Blake, three brothers-in-law, Lorenzo Wright, Ray Wright, and Walter Parker. He was a graduate of Susie Gibson High School, Bedford, VA. William joined the Western Light Baptist Church at an early age. He served as a Trustee, Deacon, and held various other positions for many years. He was employed by Archer Creek Foundry until his health failed him. William was married to the late Barbara Wright Bolling for 42 years. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted daughter, Karen A. Garrett (Larry) of Bedford, VA and a son William N. Bolling, Jr. (Lisa) of Big Island, VA; four grandchildren, Ashley Taylor, Brandon Bolling, Corey Bolling and Amanda Garrett, and one great grandson, Isaiah Taylor. In addition, he is survived by five sisters, Edna Jackson (Glenn), Elizabeth Roseboro (Richard), Thelma Parker, Cheryl Williams (Gary) and Margaret Chichester; two brothers, Joe Bolling and Morris Spinner brothers-in-law, Randolph Wright (Carolyn), Eugene White; sisters-in-law, Shelby Smith (William), Jean White, Joyce Abbott (Walter), and Yvonne Wright; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including a devoted and faithful friend, Phyllis Taylor; two schoolmates and devoted friends, Victor Jones and Robert Noell that he has known since childhood; and a special caring friend and roommate, James Jackson.