Deryl Gray Bolin

Deryl Gray Bolin of New Braunfels, Texas formerly of Carrizo Springs, Texas passed away peacefully on February 9, 2016 at the age of 81 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bonham, Texas on November 27, 1934. He was the sixth of seven children born to Jack and Ola Hilley Bolin. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ladine Stanton Bolin; sister Elnona Miller (Kingwood, TX) and Phillip; daughter Sheryl Prestidge and Jim (Cypress, TX), and children, Kelsey and Hailey Prestidge (Houston, TX); daughter Deanya Thomas (New Braunfels, TX) and children, Amanda Klein and Joseph (New Braunfels, TX), Stephanie Solansky and Frank (Rockport, TX), and Colton Thomas and Lena (Jakarta, Indonesia), and their father, Stafford Thomas (Carrizo Springs, TX); daughter Teri Lu Bolin (Austin, TX) and her children, Makenzi Joy and Shawn (New Braunfels, TX) and Austin Joy and Bailey (New Braunfels, TX); and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren: Ava Klein, Marlo Klein, Frank Solansky III, Grayson Joy, Brady Solansky, Heidi Klein, Jaxyn Cope, and Emmett Joy. Deryl was a loving husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend. He dedicated his entire life to his wife and family. There was never a sweeter soul. He was one of a kind. God broke the mold when he made him. A humble man, he will be remembered by the hundreds of lives he touched, for his gentle unassuming manner, his love for political debates, his strength and courage, and most of all, his unconditional love. He was the most giving, loving, hardworking, and dedicated family man. He was passionate about flying, airplanes, old western movies, spending time on the Guadalupe River, drinking coffee with Mr. Norman Lehman, hunting and fishing with grandkids and great grandkids, and watching his family bloom and grow. He never missed a team roping, dance recital, livestock show, swim meet, basketball game, soccer game, baseball game, etc. that one of his babies was involved in. He always made sure that his babies were "getting their lessons". His favorite places were Red River, New Mexico and Garner State Park. He never met a stranger. He always saw the good in people and never judged. He is deeply loved and will be truly missed by not only his family, but by all those who crossed paths with him. Deryl is preceded in death by his father Jack Bolin; mother Ola Hilley Bolin; sisters Durrell and Wanda Ruth; brothers Jack Dale, Pete, and Sonny. A special thanks from the Bolin Family to all the wonderful people at Resolute Health in New Braunfels, TX for all of their compassion and care. A celebration of his life will be held at the Huber Airpark Civic Club at the Velocity Aviation hanger in Sequin, TX on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 4 pm. Flowers can be sent to the Lux Funeral Home in New Braunfels, TX. Huber Airpark Civic Club address: 2475 Rudeloff Rd, Seguin, TX Lux Funeral Home address: 1254 Business 35 N. New Braunfels, TX 78130.