Edward Joseph Dolin, 86, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, died peacefully in his sleep at his home on May 14, 2011. Eddie was born on November 21, 1924, in High Bridge, NJ to the late Edward Joseph Dolin, Sr. and Helen Landon. Eddie was preceded in death by two sisters: Helen Dolin Perry and Mary Dolin Andreola, two brothers: Johnny and Thomas Dolin all of New Jersey, one grandchild: Xander Cleary of Oklahoma, and one stepson, Isaac C. Rogers of Arkadelphia. He is survived by Estene Rogers Dolin, his wife and best friend of 7 years; one sister, Ruth Farrell of NJ and four daughters: Darlene (John) Bongers, Pam (Steve) Morrill, and Lisa Gagnon (fianc Wayne Mitchell) all of California; Sheila (Billy) Cleary of Oklahoma; 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Eddie had 16 step children: Pat (Danny) Buck, Flora (Bill) Weeks, Chip (Katrina) Rogers, Bill (Denise) Rogers, Coleman (Jamie) Rogers, Chad (Kelly) Rogers, Stan (Melody) Rogers, Carlos Rogers, Stacey (Marci) Rogers, Laura (Jared) Clark, Mandy (Mike) Harris, Waylon (Amanda) Rogers, Jackson (Brittany) Rogers all of Arkansas; Robin (Mike) Conner, Jackie (Rob) Barnwell of Texas; 29 step grandchildren and 15 step great grandchildren. Eddie enjoyed his retirement after 30 years with Ford Motor Company. He enjoyed life to the fullest and found humor in everything. He loved spending time with his family, camping, riding his John Deere tractor and doing yard work, sitting on his front porch, singing with his family, dancing, and traveling across the United States. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Arkadelphia where he grew in his faith and love for Jesus. The family wishes to thank Clark County Hospice for assisting with Eddie s care and extends special thanks and love to Rita Wilson,RN and LaKenya Thomas,CNA. Family visitation will be held on Monday, May 16th from 6-8 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Services will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 with Bro. Charles Hargett officiating. Interment at Rogers Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chip, Bill, Coleman, Chad, Stan, Carlos, Stacey, Waylon and Jackson Rogers.