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James Bolden
March 30, 1942 — April 19, 2026
James Bolden, age 84, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on April 19, 2026. He was born on March 30, 1942 to the late James Bell and Mary Smith.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 55 years, Ophelia Bolden; his four daughters, Patricia, Nancy, Angie, and Kathline; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will begin at 1:00pm with visitation one hour prior, on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Newcomer Kettering Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd., in Kettering, Ohio. Following the service, James will be laid to rest at West Memory Gardens Cemetery.
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