Still can't believe you are gone...but for sure not forgotten.  I miss you bro.  Love & Respect Cindy Mounkes

Its been over a year now and you are still missed as ever. I missed you yesterday, and today and will miss you tomorrow. I still need your advice and a hug, but I know you are watching over all of us. Telling us to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps well that is putting a little nicer but you know what I mean. Thanks for being my dad and being a awesome grandpa, Jak misses you terribly, so we talk about you alot, we cry together when noone is watching. I just miss you dad, but don't worry I am keeping everyone in line lol love your daughter Heather Rae

I just found about about Charlie, and I am so sorry. I worked with him for several years and after I moved, I would see him occasionally around Conroe. He was such a joy to know. Jolly. I am so sorry you lost such a special member of your family.
Stephanie Hardwick

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. My name is Scott Lawson, I live in Burlington Kansas. I met Charlie years ago he lived two houses down from me. Just been divorced and trying to remodel my house he showed me alot that I didn't know about what I was doing. To make a long story short we became good friends. I helped him move a couple times, knew that he went back to school and then he moved and I never heard from him agian, till this. My wife was reading the paper and told me about it.
He was a good friend, and I am sad to hear of his passing. I have many many memories and have learned much from the cool guy that he was.  He will be missed

Friends forever

Scott Lawson  aka Joker

Charlie B you were the love of my life and always will be.  I love you and will miss you more than words can describe, but I will continue as you have always told me to.   “Stick with the game plan” is what you told me to do but you did not tell me that the game plan did not include you but I will do my best anyway and continue doing what we had planned for our lives.   I will love our kids and grandkids every day and will make sure they remember you with a smile and a laugh.  I will continue with our game plan to enjoy life every day and look at my glass half full instead of half empty.  You will be my strength in sprit as you were in person.  You were a person that no one could forget and will be remember always with a smile and chuckle.  Anyone that met you has a story to tell.  I hope that they will repeat them often and pass them on since most are of learning or teaching someone something, some though are just plain funny stories and I hope to listen to them often from people we knew.      I will miss your laughter and smart remarks that made us all think twice about something.  You were a good man to know and a special man to love.  I was lucky to be your Sunshine.  
Love you and miss you!
Your Sweet Thang!!!
Your sunshine!!
Your love!

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

I remember Charlie from childhood.  He was a year ahead of me in school and we lived a few blocks from each other. I remember having a sleepover and sneaking out.  We ran into Charlie and he stayed with us making us laugh.  As I look back on it, I'm sure he was looking out for us too!  He was a great guy.  My sympathy and prayers are with his family.

My son, Jason Hester, did not like to talk about his day at school.But when he had Mr. Bollinger he came home with such a smile on his face and stories of a great day. He was one of his favorite teachers!

Jennifer Nixon from Emporia, Ks My thoughts are with you. I live in Kingwood, Tx now.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Find comfort in all the wonderful memories you created with your family.

Tim and I were very sorry and surprised to hear of Charlie's death.  Like so many others, I have fond memories of him as a child.  Being a friend of his sister, Candy, he was the cutest 'little brother' around.  Always full of energy and smiling and laughing. Always making you wonder what he was up to!  It's evident from all the family pictures that he led a full and happy life with his family.  We hope your fond memories make you all smile today.

Charlie, you will be truly missed.

Kimber, You will always have someone to talk to! Please never forget this! We are thanking God for giving all of Charlie's best qualities to his children so they can keep him in your heart. They are the best thing that you two ever did! Besides your love for each other. We are going to miss his humor and his way of telling me (marie) not to be scared. (inside joke between Kimber, Charlie, Peter and I) We will never forget that! 
Love you and all of your family! 
Marie and Peter

I remember Charlie from our years together in school and as neighbor kids in Emporia...he was a good friend. So sorry for your loss...my thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Kimber and Family -

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.  Kimber, you and Charlie were great neighbors for many years.  We watched Charlie and Rock work on the bus many a day.  We truly missed you all after we moved away.  Wish all neighbors could be as friendly and thoughtful as you all were through the years.  Charlie was a one of kind.  He was a character and never met a stranger.  Charlie will truly be missed.  We are so thankful that we got to know you all.  Take care.  

Mark and Theresa Taylor (and Kimberly and Kyle)

If you knew Charlie you enjoyed so much laughter. He was a visionary for CTE students when he first came to CISD. Education has lost a true heart for children soul. Peace be with the family.

Gone So Soon! Why? Only God knows, metting Mr."B" was like a journey's first step or perhaps teaching a child how to walk. I'll never for get him saying "don't call me fat, call me round", lol. There are so many memories of Mr.B I just ask God why now, but we must not question the work of what God has done, just sit and say Thank u for allowing us another chance.

Thank you so much Bollinger family for allowing Eisenhower Sr. High to be apart of your Family.

We were saddened to hear of Charlie's passing.  We met him through my brother-in-law Daniel Gebhart years ago, when he was still a shop teacher.  My husband is as well, and they had many discussions about the "right" way to get things done. :)  Charlie always had a quick laugh and a joke (not always suitable for general audiences!) for everyone.  I can imagine that he is entertaining people even now, making the angels hold their sides and roar with laughter.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to Charlie's family; know that he was loved and appreciated by many.

He was "one of a kind", I was sorry to hear that he left CISD. I missed him and now, so much more.  I will remember him always.

Our deepest sympathies are with all of you after hearing of Charlie's passing.  We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

I was sorry to learn of Charlie's death.  My deepest sympathy to all of you.

We have all lost a most unique and cherished friend.  Charlie always had time for every person who needed him - and many of us needed him!  He was an outstanding human being, and all of us share your loss.  We loved Charlie.

The sparkle that was always in his eyes when we were kids was still there as I viewed the photo's tonight.  What wonderful memories you all will have of a dear son,husband, father, grandpa, friend.

Kimber and family,
We are so sorry for your loss.  Our prayers are with the whole family.  Please take care.  

Kenny and Mary Ann Newton (Reading, KS)

I also have many fond memories of Charlie from my childhood.  I was Amy's age and would play at her house or Lisa's their next door neighbor. charlie would never let us go upstairs.  he would tease us and act like the door was unlocked so we would get all excited, run up the stairs and of course the door was locked. he would just laugh and laugh about that.  a very funny and fun guy.  I'm sure you all know how blessed you are to of had him in your lives.  My sympathy goes out to you all

I'm sor sorry for your loss Kimber. May God give you comfort and strength during this time. 
Linda Carraway

Charlie, you will be missed I enjoyed working with you and your no nonsense approach helped get things done and you were alway good for a laugh, my thought are with your family much to young and full of life to leave this soon.

 Will truly miss you ole friend....have not seen or talked to you in years but you were always in my thoughts.
To the family: sorry for your loss, Charlie was a kind person, he will be truly missed.

Kimber, I am praying for you and your family and I extend my deepest sympathy to all of you.

Charlie and I grew up together and we lived close.  I remember Amy, Genise and I would lock him out of the house and he would put his face and arms against the window and would hollar a funny word.  I still remember that word and it still puts a smile on my face.

Charlie, you added so much fun to my younger years....you will be miss!

Please accept our deepest sympathies. No words can ease the loss of such a person as Charlie, but please know that he will always be remembered.

When I think about Charlie I see his smile and he was always making me laugh.  We have to remember he has gone to a better place now. My prayers are with you Kimber and your family.  I can only imagine the pain you must be going through.  God will bring you through this but it will take time.  I will keep you and your family in my prayers daily.  May God bless each and everyone of you today and always.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.  Charlie was someone special.

My sympathy goes out to all of you.  I have many memories of Charlie on the playground at Sacred Heart.  He had the ability to make anyone laugh.

Oh Charlie,  how you will be missed by all who were lucky enough to come in contact with you.  Everytime you walked into the CHOOSE room I knew my day was going to be brighter because of you and the humor, the twinkle in the eyes, and yes the mouth that wouldn't quit.  Thanks you for being my friend.  I will remember you with much affection and smiles.

Beverly Person
Conroe, Texas

I remember Charlie from my youth he  always made me laugh. I am sorry for your loss.

Thank you for being a great Dad in the short time that i knew you. ill miss you Charlie.

Our prayers are with you all.  Lee & Lendy Green, Kyrie Gerdes

Charlie, my brother, you saved me one day, you didn't know it, you were just being you.  I will cherish that day for the rest of my life.  Thank you.

I gave Charlie many haircuts when he was a young boy and we always had a delightful time.  He would come and sit on a stool beside my work area and visit with me and whoever I had in my chair.

Just got home from DC and was shocked to hear about Charlie.  I think back on all the Charlie stories told over the years and how fabulously wonderful he turned out is a pleasing thought.  It is obvious from the pictures that he really loved children and they adored him.  We are thinking of all of you and remembering what a wonderful person he was.

My prayers go out to the family of Charlie.  I was privaledged to have known him and am better for it.  God Bless.

Thanks to Charlie for helping us make all of the Flex schools in Conroe a success. He will be missed. God rest his soul. Steve Bross (Spring, Tx.)

There are no words to express how saddened I am for the loss of Charlie.......he was loved by so many and left his impact on everyone he touched.  I will always remember his humor and how his face lit up a room whenever he walked in.  He always had a funny story to tell and a smirk that made you think he had an inside joke that he wasn't yet ready to share!  I can only imagine how great his loss will be on all of you; may you be consoled knowing that he is somewhere else now making others laugh and spreading joy like he did for us.  Sue and Bob

Kimber and Family, 

I am so very sorry for your loss. Charlie was such a funny man, and I love how whenever you talk about him, your face lights up. I have admired that for years, true love always has shown thru. I pray that you feel God's embrace as you deal with this difficult time.

Our prayers are with your family.  I was fortunate to meet Charley and my life was better for it.

Our hearts and prayers are with the whole family.

Thanks Charlie for all your mentoring, support, and laughs!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

Charlie was a special man.  I worked with him at Knox Jr. High and smile each time I think of him.  He always had a hug and a "story" when we saw each other.  His outer shell was tough, but he had a big heart and cared so much for the kids.

OBITUARY

Charlie Bollinger

18 November, 1958 – 6 July, 2010

Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery

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