James "Jim" Thomas Bolinger

James “Jim” Thomas Bolinger, 66 of Huntsville passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home. He was born October 30, 1959, in Winchester, Kansas to Arlie Joe Bolinger and Oma (Lawson) Bolinger. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gary Junior Bolinger. Survivors include his wife, Belinda (Samuels) Bolinger; brothers, John Bolinger of Huntsville and Larry Joe Bolinger of Prairie Grove; children, Jonathan and Kayla Long of Lowell, Kristen Howard of Gravette, Brittany and Brad Ballinger of Halfway, MO and Matthew Long of Joplin; grandchildren, Bentley, Bailey, Hannah, Calvin and Logan. 

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Friday, May 1, 2026, at Crystal Hills Family Fellowship in Elkins. A funeral service will be 11 AM Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Amazing Grace Gospel Park located 200 Sierra St, Huntsville, Arkansas 72740 with Pastor Jasper Hankins and Bruce Smithson officiating. Burial will immediately follow at the Huntsville Cemetery with Pastor Chris Fryar officiating. 

Pallbearers will be John Bolinger, Brad Ballinger, Jonathan Long, Steve Samuels, Doug Rabold and Chris Fryar. 

Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Carpenter, Tommy Wilson, Terry Stout, Lavon Samuels and Doug Johnson. 

Funeral services are under the direction of Madison County Funeral Service.  

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