Michael Ray Bolner, 58, of Ironton, OH, formerly of Ashland, KY, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 27, 2023, with his wife by his side. He was the son of the late Donald and Roberta Bolner. He is survived by his loving wife Lisa Cox Bolner.

Mike was of the Baptist faith and attended Unity Baptist Church. Mike was an avid outdoorsman who loved to spend time in the woods hunting and enjoyed taking pictures of the wildlife and scenery. Mike also had a passion for saving animals in need. He had a love for life in general. He enjoyed time with family and friends, especially when it came to food being involved or his all-time favorite, jolly ranchers. We cannot forget how he enjoyed his naps (anytime, anywhere).

He was a firefighter with the Ashland Fire Department, where he started his career in 1989 and retired in 2008. Mike owned and operated Genesis Electric out of Ashland, KY for thirty plus years. You would never hear the word no from Mike when it came to helping someone in need. He loved watching Fox News and keeping up with anything political.

Mike has one daughter who he loved beyond measure and would do anything for, as well as his two stepsons and their spouses, who he always treated as his own. Mike adored his wife and all the things they were able to do together over the years, especially time spent with their grandchildren. Mike loved being a Poppy most of all. Mike will be deeply missed by everyone that knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca Bolner West.

Those left to cherish his memory in addition to his wife, are his daughter; Bailey Bolner (Cody Lambert) of Milton, WV, his sons; Timothy (Allyson) Adkins of Ironton, OH, Zakary (Payton) Adkins of Pedro, OH, grandchildren; Kegan, Nash and Eliza Adkins, his brother; Bruce (Janet) Bolner of Portsmouth, OH, his sister; Robin (Mike) Reilly of Land O'Lakes, FL, brother-in-law and friend; Jeffrey West of Russell, KY, sister-in-law; Amy (Mark) Kline of Pedro, OH, brother-in-law; Bub Cox of Pedro, OH, mother-in-law; Debbie Hensley of Pedro, OH, father-in-law; Garold (Patty) Cox of Pedro, OH, special friends; Dean (Jean Marie) Young, Eric and Bri Ruth, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South 7th Street Ironton, OH with Pastor Brad Callaway officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Ashland, Kentucky. Public visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net to offer condolences to the family.