THE FLAGLER TRIBUNE
Bunnell, Florida
Thursday, July 11, 1974

 

Dr. Robert S. Bolles, dean of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts at the University of Florida since 1966 died at his home in Gainesville Sunday, June 23.

Dr. Bolles announced his retirement, effective June 30, and had planned to live permanently in Flagler Beach. He and his wife Georgia Coy Bolles have been long time residents of Flagler Beach.

A graduate of the Juillard School of Music in New York City, Dr. Bones also held bachelor's and master's degrees and the doctor of education from Columbia University. As a member of the Florida Music Educator's Assn., he was a member of the state certification committee from 1950-1960.

A World War II veteran, Dr. Bolles was a commander in the Naval Reserves. .

Listed in Who's Who in America, Dr. Bolles was a member of several professional organizations, Tau Kappa Epsilon social fraternity, the Gainesville Kiwanis Club and the First Presbyterian Church. Born in McCook, Neb., he received the "Notable Nebraskan" award in 1964.

Dr. Bolles is survived by his wife, Georgia Coy Bolles and two sons Robert Coy, 28, and John Lewis, 24.

In lieu of flowers being sent, friends and neighbors have collected a purse, and will present it to the city commission for the City Ambulance Fund, as a memorial to Dr. Bolles.