Louis Lee Bolding, 68, was born on August 15, 1956, in Vernon, Texas, the son of Louis Alberta Bolding and Eva (Williams) Bolding. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Retha Gail Stilwell; son, Harley Bolding; daughters, Hannah Bolding and Hillari Bolding; grandsons, Brenton Butler and Harvey Bolding, Jr.; brothers, Glenn Bolding and Roy Bolding; sisters, Evelyn Converse, Linda Gillis and Ellen Booth.

Louis married his loving wife, Carolyn Jo "C.J." (Willson) Bolding on September 14, 1996, in Fort Towson, Oklahoma. Louis lived in Iowa for over 23 years and had moved to Branson, Missouri in 2022. He worked in construction for many years, but his true passion lied in ministry. Louis pastored for many years across several states and loved to share the word of God with everyone around him.

Louis also had a passion for fishing which led to his move to Branson. With his failing health he was not able to go as often as he planned, however, he would often say in his last few years "I just want to have fun". This inspired a trip that would become one of Louis' favorite memories of getting to enjoy an all-expense paid, guided fishing tour with his brother-in-law, Jim Lewis. They caught many different types of bass and trout, and it was something Louis truly enjoyed.

Louis wanted to leave this world with the remembrance of a legacy of love and forgiveness. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Louis is survived by his wife, Carolyn Jo Bolding; sons, Harrell Bolding, Heath Bolding (Starkishia), Harvey Bolding, Sr., Harlan Bolding and Carmen Bolding; daughters, Halena Ward (Michael), Holly Church (Josh), Cheyenne Flowers (Jordan) and Bobbie Rose Zigmund (Nick); numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Leonard Awtry (Katie) and Robert Awtry; sisters, Barbara Hamill and Mary Fraley; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; along with a host of other family, friends and loved ones.