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Joel Bolt

Joel Branham Bolt

1949 - 2008

BORN

1949

DIED

2008

Joel Bolt Obituary

Joel was born on May 26, 1949 in Anderson, South Carolina. He graduated from T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson, SC and received his B.A at Clemson University. He retired from Abbott Laboratories in February of 2005 as V.P., Quality Assurance. Joel and I met on February 15, 1991 and we were married on October 15, 1994. Joel was the sweetest and most thoughtful person. He was an awesome husband and my best friend. We shared so much and he taught me that true love does exist. Part of my soul left with him the day that he passed away. He will live in my heart forever. I love and miss him so much. Angie

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 27, 2008.

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