Lillard Lee Bolls III

Nov 1st, 1951 - Jun 9th, 2019

Birth Date: Nov 1, 1951
Death Date: Jun 9, 2019
Funeral Date: Jun 13, 2019 at 10:00 am
Location: Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church
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Biography: Lillard Lee Bolls III, known to all as “Lee”, passed away Sunday, June 9th, 2019, at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock at the age of 67. He was a lifelong resident of Little Rock, born November 1^st, 1951, to Lillard Lee Bolls, Jr. & Mary Jo Magbee Bolls.
A graduate of Hall High School and Hendrix College, Lee was an accountant by trade and spent his working career with Erwin & Co. of Little Rock. He loved attending UALR basketball games and was an avid Razorback fan. He could always be found tailgating at War Memorial Stadium during all Little Rock football games. He had a passion for numbers and enjoyed horse racing at Oaklawn Park and playing games of chance in Las Vegas.

Survivors include his brother James Robert Bolls and wife Rhonda; his niece, Amanda Bolls Smith and husband Wallace; great niece Kaylee Jewel Smith, and step-great nephews Luke and Nate Smith. Lee is also survived by many dear friends too numerous to mention. He is preceded in death by his parents and nephews, James Roberts Bolls, Jr. and Jonathan Robert Bolls.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Arkansas Hospice for the remarkable care Lee received during his final weeks. Additionally, a heartfelt thank you to his extended family of friends who did everything imaginable to assist Lee as his health failed.

Arrangements are in care of Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St., Little Rock with a visitation planned for Wednesday, June 12^th 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 13^th, 10:00am at Pulaski Height United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, AR. Interment will follow the funeral at Oak Grove Cemetery in Conway, AR.
Memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Foundation, 4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, AR 72205; Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, AR 72116; Alzheimers Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205, www.alzark.org/give; or charity of choice

Condolences(25)

Hal and Tanya Britt

#25

Jun 14th, 2019 9:14 pm

So sorry to learn of our good friend Lee's passing. We knew him for over 50 years. Lee was with us when our first child was born 46 years ago. He was the best friend anyone could ask for. Our nickname for Lee was "Tick!" Our thoughts and prayers are with Bobby and his Family. Our Precious Memories will last forever!
Hal and Tanya Britt

Reginald Rogers

#24

Jun 13th, 2019 4:37 pm

Amanda, Kaylee, Wallace,Nate,Luke and Family: Lee was truly a wonderful person who everyone enjoyed being around. We became friends several years ago at Cajun's. We had a lot of fun ! He really loved Amanda and Kaylee and spoke about them lovingly often. He was very smart and personable. A true friend to many. May he rest in the Peace of Christ with all of our loved ones who have passed away and enjoy no further suffering ! Reg Rogers Catholic High '77

Kelley Porbeck Ramer

#23

Jun 13th, 2019 9:11 am

You will be greatly missed, Lee. My family has many great memories that involve you, from your jokes, your stories and your Santa Claus phone calls to Myles. Thank you for being such a great friend to our family. Rest in Love.

Gwen McKirahan, Flamingo Las Vegas, Diamond Lounge Family

#22

Jun 12th, 2019 12:13 pm

Dear, dear Lee,
"Say not in grief 'he is no more' but live in thankfulness that he was."
- Hebrew proverb-
We are so fortunate to have known you. We have joy in our hearts for having had you travel thru our lives. So many wonderful moments & memories. Will hold them near and dear always. Only a thought away. May peace be with you and your family.

Sonny and Flora Sisemore

#21

Jun 12th, 2019 10:43 am

Our heartfelt condolences for Lee's Family. He was such a good man. We have known Lee for many years and through those years became very good friends. We loved you Lee Bolls.

Richard Thompson

#20

Jun 12th, 2019 10:01 am

Lee was always a ray of sunshine with his big smile and witty comments. His friends will miss him but his memorable personality will live on forever. I was happy and privileged to know him.

Mike Bearden

#19

Jun 11th, 2019 7:14 pm

Regardless of what was going on in Lee’s life he always had a good word when you spoke to him...always a gentleman.

Jacque Good

#18

Jun 11th, 2019 7:00 pm

I am so saddened to hear this. Lee was a great guy and always had a smile for everyone and a joke to tell. He will be missed.

Kent Lockwood

#17

Jun 11th, 2019 6:35 pm

I met Lee in January 1982. He did everything in his power to help me and welcome me to work and Little Rock. He was “that guy” everyone knew and loved. Lee was truly one of the good guys and it is my honor to call him a friend.

Lynann Hill

#16

Jun 11th, 2019 5:25 pm

I am so sorry to hear of Lee’s passing! He was one of my favorite people. He would play Santa to my son and always made us feel so special. What an amazing man.

Terri Shotts

#15

Jun 11th, 2019 2:12 pm

Lee was always so kind to our family. When my girls were little, he would find out from us what they were getting on Christmas and would call Christmas morning pretending to be Santa and asked them how they liked their gifts. He would mention specific items and they were just amazed! We almost always talk about during the holidays, a very special memory for sure. Prayers to the family.

Robert Erwin

#14

Jun 11th, 2019 1:02 pm

Good night, Bubba. Rest easy, you’re one of the most gentle souls I ever knew.

Steve Barden

#13

Jun 11th, 2019 11:23 am

Rest in peace, Lee... I believe you will... We spent 16 years together in classes at Jefferson, Forest Heights, and Hendrix. Many of us could always count on you as a friend... Your raised eyebrow, slightly cocked head, and cheeky smile at something someone said always made me laugh. - Steve

Robert C. Amort

#12

Jun 11th, 2019 9:52 am

You were a good man, with piercing eyes and pleasant smile. Glad I got to meet you during your trips to Mandeville. You will be missed by many. You did a good job and now He has called you to Him. Rest in everlasting peace my friend.

Kathy Storey Mainard

#11

Jun 11th, 2019 8:36 am

Bob and Family , my heart goes out to you with the loss of Lee! I hope your memories of him will help with the pain of not having him here. I loved growing up with both of you and will continue to hold y'all in my heart.

Stewart McGehee

#10

Jun 11th, 2019 7:58 am

Rip Brother Lee!

Debbie Adcock

Jun 11th, 2019 7:14 am

So sorry for your loss. Lee was a great guy. Met him when I worked at Growers Elevator in DeWitt.

Bill Mann

Jun 11th, 2019 7:06 am

Praying for Bob and Rhonda and all the family.

Danny Fisher

Jun 11th, 2019 6:03 am

My sincere condolences to your family. God bless your big, sweet soul. I will miss you greatly, LLB.

Michelle Swain

Jun 10th, 2019 9:32 pm

Lee was a great guy and was friends to many. I am pretty sure there wasn't a soul in LR that didn't know him. I had the privilege of working with him for 20 plus years. He was very knowledgeable about the stock market, and I always went to him for stock questions. He was extremely attentive, and he always knew if I moved something on his desk when he wasn't there{it was freaky). The office will not be the same without him. I remember several times, he would stay at work late so I would not be working alone at night (just like an overprotective father figure). He really cared about his co-workers, and his clients loved him dearly . I will always remember him as the "big guy" who towered 1.5 feet above me. I can picture his neatly pressed dress shirt and suit and burgundy shoes with the tassels that he wore to work before he lost his leg. With those long legs, it took him about 3 steps to walk down the hallway! I also loved how he would call my children at Christmas, and act like he was Santa. Lee was very thoughtful, and I am a better person for having known him. Rest in Love, Lee!

Terry & Cindy Beeson

Jun 10th, 2019 8:51 pm

So sorry to hear about Lee. I was glad to see Gary got to visit him last week and know it meant a lot to both of them. Last time I saw him, he was enjoying something he and I really liked - watching the ponies run at Oaklawn. Prayers for Bobby and the rest of the family. You know we count Lee and you as part of our family. God bless.

Linda Byrne

Jun 10th, 2019 6:18 pm

Lee Bolls - words are not enough to express the wonderful man he was - a good man, a great friend, who had an impact on many lives! He will be missed by his family and his friends. So many memories ...... I hope everyone will share a memory. I will never forget how he came to my rescue back in December of 1984. We were living in LR, but Rob had taken his job with Flanagan Instruments in Louisiana and was there during the week. I remember that December being one of the worst with ice and snow. When one storm came in - unexpectedly, I found myself home with Melissa and Robert - wishing I had gone to the grocery the day before and needing to get a prescription for Robert - another ear infection. Rob called Lee and asked if he could help. Within a couple of hours Lee was at my door (he had chains on his tires) with bags of groceries and the prescription. I will never forget that. That's just one of many acts of kindness from Lee Bolls! Love and prayers for Lee and for all who are missing him.
Linda Byrne

Marci Taylor

Jun 10th, 2019 5:47 pm

Gone too soon and yet touched so many...……..Oh how he will be missed. Such a humble, compassionate man with a heart of gold. Sympathies to his family and loved ones.

Paula Porbeck

Jun 10th, 2019 5:41 pm

We loved Lee. Great long time friend that we considered family and he knew that.
We will miss him. We loved him. Rest In Peace,dear friend. Prayers for Lee’s family.

Ginger Rush

Jun 10th, 2019 4:55 pm

Lee was a very dear friend for a long, long time. I would always see him at Cajun's Wharf on Thursday evenings and we would share some popcorn shrimp. Whether it was enjoying music, tailgating at War Memorial, cheering for the Hogs or Trogans, or in Tux at Mistletoe Madness, his bright wit, warm smile and hugs will be missed.

Lillard Lee Bolls III

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