Tommy Boling, 87, passed away on March 28, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Sumiton, Alabama. A graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 11:00 am, at Pleasant Hill Church of Christ, 2408 Morton Rd., Warrior, AL 35180.
Tommy was born on April 16, 1938, to Tom Boling and Rhoda Brooks Boling. He was married to Gayron Shipp, and together they had one daughter, René, and one grandson, Ethan. After serving in the Army, Tommy and Gayron moved to Hammond, Indiana, where he worked in the steel mills in Gary, Indiana. Gayron passed away at the young age of 35. Tommy remained in Indiana until his retirement at age 67, when he returned to Alabama to be near his daughter and her family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom Boling and Rhoda Brooks Boling; his wife, Gayron Shipp Boling; his brothers, Troy Boling, T.D. Boling, and Patrick Boling; his sisters, Louise Boling Thomas (Othel) and Faye Boling Ballard (Vernon); his nephews, William Thomas (Jan) and Ben Thomas; and his niece, June Thomas Adams (Jessie).
He is survived by his daughter, René Boling Morgan (Ramsey); his grandson, Ethan Morgan; his nieces, Jan Thomas Jett (Joe) and Kay Thomas Fassina; and a host of other nieces and nephews.
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.”
The family of Tommy Boling would like to thank you for your love, prayers, and support during this time.
