Dr. Edward J. Boling

Dr. Edward J. Boling passed away peacefully at his home in east Knoxville on Thursday morning, June 18, 2015. Ed Boling was born on Sunday, February 19, 1922, in Sevier County. He was the third child of Samuel Riley and Nerissa Boling, with older brother Sam and sister Lythia, who all preceded the deceased in death. Ed is survived by his wife of 65 years, Carolyn Pierce Boling; sons Mark, Brian, and Steve; daughter-in-laws Anita, Casey, and Gayla; grandchildren Jessica, Morgan, Michael, Brennan, Conor, and Katherine; great granddaughter Eliana; and many wonderful friends, including his lifelong friend, Charlie Brakebill. The family will be receiving visitors at the James R. Cox Auditorium at 1408 Middle Drive (in the Alumni Memorial Building) between 3:30 and 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23. The visitation period will be followed by a service beginning at 6:00 p.m. Parking is available for guests in Lot 9 just across Philip Fulmer Way. Memorials may be sent to: The University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC), Development Office, 2121 Medical Center Way, Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37920-3257. To donate online, visit www.utmedicalcenter.org and click on the “Ways to Give” tab. The family extends our respect and gratitude to Dr. Jack Lacey and the team of physicians and nurses at UT hospital who surely improved his quality of life and extended his time with the family by many years. Thanks to the many Professional Case Management nurses for their tireless support of Ed and the family as we dealt with his health challenges. Special thanks to caregiver Rachel Keene for years of faithful, loving service. If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. Edward J. Boling was a leader who always wanted and chose to go far. In his marriage, his family, the U.S. Army, serving the state of Tennessee, building and developing the University of Tennessee, and thus his life, he always gathered wonderful and talented people and led us all to be far more than seemed possible. The world needs more like him. He will be sorely missed. Services are under the direction of Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel 6200 Kingston Pike. Visit www.rosemorutary.com to view the online guest book

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Dr. Edward J. Boling

February 19, 1922 - June 18, 2015