OBITUARY

Donald Ervin Bolding, son of the late Ervin and Lessie Bolding, was born on March 20, 1937 and departed this life on October 9, 2024.

“D” as he was affectionately called, attended Durham Public Schools. After completing his education, he relocated to New York City. Donald was employed as a window technician in New York City and a chef in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He returned to Durham, North Carolina and was employed by American Tobacco Company until his retirement.

Donald united with St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He was a member of and sung with the Male Chorus until his health began to fail.

He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Donald Ervin Bolding, Jr., Trenton, New Jersey, Donald Keith Bolding, Santa Clarita, California, five grandchildren, a special and devoted niece and nephew, Karen and Derek Moore and a host of other relatives and friends.

Donald was an avid golfer and was an original member of the Bull City Golf Club for over thirty-five years. He loved children and was instrumental in helping them to succeed.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:

Service: Friday, October 18, 2024 | Visitation service from 12:00 to 1:00 pm | Funeral service starts at 1:00 pm

Place of service:
St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, 917 Onslow Durham, NC 27705

Interment:
Glennview Memorial Park