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Obituary For Donald Ervin Bolding
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
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Deborah B. Jones sent Exquisite Tribute Standing Spray for Donald Ervin Bolding - October 14, 2024
Love you Brother. Your Sister Mrs. Deborah Bolding Jones (Robert Jones)
Mrs. Deborah B. Jones
My condolences to the family.Donald worked at American Tobacco with me for 11 years or more.we weŕe. Friends from the start.He will be truely missed. #
My condolences to the family.Donald worked at American Tobacco with me for 11 years or more.we weŕe. Friends from the start.He will be truely missed. #
I am a very close friend to Donald "Dee" Bolding sister, Deborah Bolding Jones. Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your brother Donald. My thoughts and prayers are with you, the family and friends at this difficult time.
Ida Kollock
Beloved Uncle - Your warmth, light & laughter has stood solidly at the core of our family - with an energy & delightful spirit that will be felt & fondly remembered as our tree continues to expand & grow. We are made brighter & more magnificent because you were one of us - thank you for sharing your unwavering gift. Be as one...in the love & light of our heavenly father. Walk in honor & glory - in the reunion of our ancestors.
In Solemn Remembrance, Your Nephew, Andy McKeithan-Bolding
In Loving Memory. Those we love do not always go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen and unheard; but, always near. Still loved still missed and very dear. Nothing can replace the love of a brother. His memory will live on in my heart forever. I am so very thankful for all the memories I shared with my brother Donald (Dee) Bolding. Mrs. Deborah Bolding Jones
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