Clarence H. "Bo" Holsten

April 20, 1956 - June 15, 2014

Clarence Harry "Bo" Holsten, 58, of Mullens passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at his residence following a short illness. Born April 20, 1956 in Kanawha County he was the son of the late Arnold Junior and Dorthy Lee (Burnette) Holsten. Bo was a former coalminer with 14 years of service, a member of UMWA, retiring from Roadway after 15 years of service, was a member of Teamsters Local Union 391 in North Carolina, and was a member of Mullens Church of God. In his leisure Bo loved to work with wood, riding his ATV, and spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Dean Holsten. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving and devoted wife, Karen Lynn York Holsten; two daughters, Tracy Lea McLean of Barkers Ridge and Windy Rae Holsten of Peach Ridge, Basin; one step-daughter, Sabrina Mae Hayworth of Allen Junction; one step-son, Michael Ray Hayworth, Jr. of Mullens; five sisters, Janet Bea Gillespie, Mary Jane Humphreys, Connie Bell Graham, Diane Sue Perkins, and Jackelyn Annette McKinney; two brothers, Ricky Junior Holsten and David Lee Holsten; twelve grandchildren; and a host of family, friends, and church family. Services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 19, 2014 at the Mullens Church of God with Rev. J.L. Riffe and Rev. Ricky Shrewsbury officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call Wednesday from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the church. Pallbearers will be Timmy Church, Ronnie Lopez, John Morgan, Jerry Johnson, and Murl McKinney. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com. The family of Clarence "Bo" Holsten is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.