Ray Ellis Bollinger

He was born June 30, 1930 in Bollinger County, MO to John and Elsie (Knowles) Bollinger. He married the love of his life Pat Hight on April 30, 1966 in Peoria. she survives, also surviving are his four legged buddies Allie, Timmy, and Skippy! Although Ray never had any kids of his own he had many nieces and nephews whom he loved so very much. Ray and his wife Pat loved to travel in their camper! They saw so much of the world and always lived life to the fullest! You could always find Ray outside feeding the birds, feeding the neighborhood cats, or just working in his yard! Ray never knew a stranger and could light up a room with his big smile and bright blue eyes! Ray lived and breathed every day for the love of his life until the very end! He left a lasting impression on everyone who knew and loved him! He will be greatly missed!

Ray was a United States Army veteran serving in the Korean War. Following his time in the military, Ray worked for Caterpillar Inc. for 38 years retiring in 1992. He was a member of the UAW 974 and the Caterpillar’s Retirees Club.

He was also a member of the Bartonville American Legion Post 979, Bartonville VFW Post 3883, Bartonville Korean War Veterans, and the Limestone Democratic Club.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services.

Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery with Military Honors.

Memorials may be made to TAPS in Pekin.

You may view Ray’s obituary online at www.davison-fultonbartonvillechapel.com