Fred Alexander Bollinger Jr., age 88, of Roswell, GA, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023. Fred was born in Charlotte, NC on May 28, 1935. He graduated from Harding High School in Charlotte, NC in 1953 and served as a pilot in the N.C. Air National Guard after high school, known fondly as "the good-looking jet pilot, Freddy Bollinger." He went on to work as a pilot for Eastern Airlines in 1959, where he earned many commendations for his expertise and skills throughout his 32 years of employment. Fred was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Roswell, where he served as a deacon for many years.
Fred met the love of his life, Patricia, at a park in Charlotte, and the two were inseparable ever since, enjoying 67 long years of marriage together. The proud couple had two sons, Curtis and Douglas. He was a devoted dad, husband, brother, and papa who loved his wife, kids, and six grandkids.
Fred loved playing golf, reading, telling stories, and making people laugh. He was a jokester; if you knew Fred, chances are good that you have at least one story about a joke he told you or a prank he pulled. He always had a smile on his face and loved to help others whenever he could. He never "sweated the small stuff" in life, except for maybe his two sons' shaggy 70's hairstyles in high school, which resulted in a foot stuck in the door rather than their rear ends. Fred loved traveling and had a special talent for finding obscure, hole-in-the-wall eating establishments (like Skins Hotdogs). If you ever find yourself in one such place, look up on the wall – you just might find his picture there!
The memorial service for Mr. Bollinger will be held at Northside Chapel in Roswell, GA on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 11:00am.