Donald Nelson Bolen was born April 8, 1931 in Pursley, Texas to Edna Flynn.
He grew up in Navarro County, joined the service and served his country honorably.
His bravery during the Korean and Vietnam wars earned him numerous to include Purple Heart, Silver and Bronze Medals, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Service Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge and so many more.
He retired with Honors in United States Army as Infantryman, First Sergeant at Fort Hood, Texas and made his home in Harker Heights, Texas.
Don delighted everyone with his pranks, oh how he loved his pranks!  Don "never met a stranger".  Everyone knew the love he had for his family, Church and country was undeniable.
Don passed away in Rogers Arkansas on April 7, 2019.
His wife, Pauline of Rogers, Arkansas, survives him along with his children, Sherry Bolen of El Paso, Texas, Donald Bolen Jr. and wife Toni of Tempe, Arizona, Cathy Bolen of Waco, Texas, Susan Bolen Cole and Husband Jeff of El Paso, Texas, Randy Lee of Austin Texas, Connie Lee, and Rusty Abraham and wife Lisa of Rogers, Arkansas, 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren along with many relatives and wonderful friends.
A memorial service will be at First Baptist Church in Killeen on Saturday April 13, 2019 at 4:00 pm.
Committal will be at Central Texas State Veteran's Cemetery, with full military honors, Monday April 15, 2019 at 9:00 am.
Flowers can be sent to Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen, Texas or donations to Wounded Warrior project in Don's name.