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“I love and miss you uncle frankie but I do know that your in a better place away from where you were. You will always be in my mind as well as my...Read More »
1 of 5 | Posted by: Jason Whittaker - odd, WV

“sorry to hear about the death if theres anything I can do for the family im here I was only around frankie for the last 2 years the 2 years I know...Read More »
2 of 5 | Posted by: Tracie Stowers - mabscott, WV

“Frankie & Nathan I just wanted to let you know how sorry I'am to hear about your dad I know what you are going through I lost George 2 yr.'s ago. If...Read More »
3 of 5 | Posted by: Tina Reed/Kidd - Allen Junction, WV

“I would like to express my deepest sympathies to Frankie and Nathanial Bolen. You are in my prayers during this difficult time. I love you both. ...Read More »
4 of 5 | Posted by: Penny Minor - Clemmons, NC

“The staff at Blue Ridge Funeral Home extends deepest sympathy to the family during this very difficult time. ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Blue Ridge Funeral Home


FRANKIE D. BOLEN

Frankie D. Bolen, 51, of Odd, went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2011.
Born December 8, 1959 at Coal City to the late Raymond Bolen and the late Mary Gross Atha.
Frankie loved four-wheeling in the mountains, enjoyed rebuilding old Ford, but most all loved seeing his children, grandchildren, cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents, Frankie was preceded in death by three brothers, Jessie Bolen, David Bolen, and Kelly Bolen.
Those left to cherish his memory include his significant other, Sondra Meadows of Odd; two sons, Frankie Bolen, Jr and girlfriend, Lynn of NC and Nathanial Bolen and wife, Amanda of NC; three daughters, Kimberly Trail and husband, Eric of Sophia, Ashley Bolen and fiancé, Brian of Sophia, and Tabitha Bolen and boyfriend, Jason of Besco; four granddaughters, Claudia Bolen of NC, Jaiden Trail of Sophia, Alyra Trail of Sophia, and Mya Keaton of Sophia; three grandsons, Braxton Bolen of NC, Phoenix Trail of Sophia, and Kertis West of Besco; two sisters, Clarice Holloway of Stockton, California; Elizabeth Blankenship of Sophia, WV; One brother, Tommy Bolen and several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley with Rev. Michael Knotts officiating.
Friends may gather with the family from 6:00 PM until time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home.
Online condolences and other information can be found by visiting www.blueridgefuneralhome.com
Blue Ridge Funeral Home 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley is in charge of the arrangements.