William Andre Bolen aka "Bolo" or "Dre" age 52 years, 4 months and 20 days, departed from this earthly life on Sunday, April 9, 2023, 6:46 p.m., at his residence.

Andre was born in Paducah, Kentucky, to William Luther Dobson and Ann Bolen Barron.

He was of the Christian faith and a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School Class of 1990. He was known for his skills on the football field as a noseguard displaying number "34" on his jersey.

Being a man of few words, he was very honest no matter what the situation; he was going to tell you the truth, and his family said that he was very stubborn. Everything had its place, neat and in order.

Andre was a dog enthusiast from early childhood and owned many breeds of dogs, and a Dallas Cowboy fan, a self-taught barber and often showed his hand in playing Domino's.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Luther Dobson and both his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Having a bright smile that would light up the room, he leaves to cherish his memories; His Wife, Loretta Bolen of Lawrenceville, GA; Three Sons, Deray Edmonds and Dujuan Edmonds both of Paducah and JreQuan Snorton of Cahokia Heights, IL; One Granddaughter , Sa'Ryah Edmonds of Paducah, KY; His Mother, Ann Bolen Barron of Paducah, KY; Three Sisters, Annissa (Miles) Shelley, Remona Hughes and Chaka Barron all of Paducah, KY; Four Step-Children , LaToya Laster of Paducah, KY, Shamika (Jherail) Rhodes and Ashley Laster both of Lawrenceville, GA and Timothy Laster of Radcliffe, KY; A Host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews , Cousins and Many Friends along with His Lifelong Friend , LaShawn Edmonds, "Brothers From Another Mother": , Dominique Hughes, James Stubblefield Williams, George Ross, Jr., Gerard "Wolf" Barber, Kevin Sanders, Jay Thomas, Savvy Shabazz and Danta Shaw.

Memorial services are scheduled for Friday, April 21, 2023, 12 NOON, at Pettus Rowland Funeral Home.