Tyler B. Bolen

COSHOCTON- Tyler Blue Bolen, 37, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia.

He was born Sept. 29, 1983 in Columbus to the late Richard Dean and Lorena Lynne (Ferrell) Bolen. He was a 2002 graduate of River View High School, and was a member of Conesville United Methodist Church.

Tyler loved bluegrass music and had many musician friends. He collected many instruments, including banjos, fiddles, mandolins, autoharps, and guitars. He was known for his sharp memory and he enjoyed telling jokes and stories. Tyler had been ill for over 9 months, battling wounds and other sickness, but now he is free of pain and suffers no more.

He is survived by his grandmother, Joanie (Larry) Mikesell of Coshocton; and his dog, “Josie”.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob & Edith Bolen; and great-grandparents, George & Lillian Slaughter.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2021 at the Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw, with Pastor Jeff Calkins officiating. Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery. Visitation is from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 15th at the funeral home, as well as prior to service time on Friday. www.fischerfuneralhome.com

Memorial donations may be made to the Community Hospice Truman House, 716 Commercial Ave. SW New Philadelphia, OH 44663; or to Three Rivers Bluegrass, c/o Duane Hardesty, 21955 Sunset Dr. Newcomerstown, OH 43832.