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Sanford Erven Bolin, 68, of Gilmer, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, in a Tyler hospital. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Bolin was born November 11, 1956, in McKinney, Texas to Erven Howington and Zelma Louise Hollifield Bolin. He was a veteran, mechanic, and a member of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Ann Bolin; son, Sanford Bolin, II and wife, Tanya and Bocephus Harley Bolin; grandchildren, Sarah Foreman, Holly Bolin, Harley Bolin, and Bradley Bolin; great-grandchild, Jace.
Mr. Sanford was preceded in death by his parents.
No formal visitation is scheduled.
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