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Tony Boles Obituary
TONY DWAYNE BOLES
November 22, 1944 - June 16, 2020
Tony was born in Westville, OK to John and Lucille Boles. However, he never lived in Oklahoma, but grew up in Buttonwillow. He met his future wife, Lynda, in 1965, while cruising Bakersfield. They dated for about five months and married in January of 1966. This marriage lasted 54 1/2 years until his death. Tony passed in his home with his family by his side after a brief battle with cancer.
Tony worked many years with Fairfax Chevron & Towing. In the 1970's he became Owner/ Operator of Dwayne's Shell. He eventually owned Airport Union 76. He was hired in 1980 as one of the first four mechanics for K.C. Superintendent of Schools for 25 years, retiring in 2005. He became restless and then became an independent driver for Bakersfield Truck Center, until his 2nd retirement in May 2018.
Tony is survived by his wife, Lynda. Sons: David (Stephanie), Stephen (Kelli). Grandchildren: Tori Mashburn (Trent), Taylor, MacKenzie, Mayci, and Stevi Boles. Greatgrandchildren: Bradyn, Bentlee, and Beckem Mashburn. Sisters: Cairlen Lewis, Linda Neri, & brother Darvin Boles.
Tony was predeceased by his daughter Lisa Diane. Parents: John & Lucille. Brothers: Don & Gene. Feel free to honor Tony by wearing your favorite NHRA, NASCAR, or NSRA shirts. Services will be Monday. October 26, 2020 at Valley Baptist Church Olive Drive Campus @ 10am. MASK REQUIRED.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tony Boles
Lynda (Tony´s Baby Doll)
June 16, 2025
To my one and only love, it´s been 5 years ago today that you left us. I have so many memories of us together, beginning the first time I met you while cruising Bakersfield, "American Grafitti style". I will always cherish our life together, so many memories. A lot has been happening lately. The grand children are grown and venturing out on their own. Two grand/daughters are engaged, so I am now going to have grandsons. Their choices of husbands have been approved by me. Our sons are doing well, when I ask how they are doing, their response is "Busy". I love you and miss you always and every day! Give our daughter a hug and my love, can´t wait to see her and hold her.
Lynda/Spouse
January 7, 2025
Happy 59th Anniversary and the 5th without you. I cherish all the memories of you. We took our vows seriously, to include the personal one to each other, "You told me I would never have to walk if you didn´t have to wear dirty underwear" a vow we kept. LOL. I love you and miss you every day. Today is also Stephen´s 53rd birthday, I love my son´s dearly, David is now 58, can you believe we have a son that is considered a senior citizen? I love you. from your Baby Doll, Lynda
Lynda/spouse
December 25, 2024
Merry "Heavenly Christmas " to my love and our daughter, Lisa. Miss you so much, it´s the 5th Christmas without you. It was your favorite holiday. Our grand-daughter, Taylor, just got engaged. You would like Cody, he´s into professional racing, which you can relate to. Taylor has my approval of her choice. I spent Christmas with the family and everyone enjoyed themselves. Not the same without you, tho. Happy Birthday to Jesus, because He´s the reason for the season. With all my love forever.
Lynda, wife and mother
November 22, 2024
Happy Birthday, today is your 80th birthday, yesterday was our daughter, Lisa´s 55 thbirthday on earth and her entry into the arms of Jesus. She waited for you and now you are both together. I love and miss you both, but I do cherish all our memories, I carry them in my heart.
Lynda, your loving wife forever.
June 16, 2024
Hi, Tony, it´s me, your "Baby Doll", Remembering that 4 years ago today you left us to go to your heavenly home, we all miss you very much. Time has a way of going by too fast, but it also seems it was just yesterday that you passed. I think of you everyday, because your memories are in pictures I see, or a song I hear and even places we went to together, I´m reminded of you. I will always love you and carry my memories of you in my heart. I´m going to church today with our sons and a few of the grandchildren, we will go to breakfast afterwards to honor your memory on Father´s Day as you deserve, I love you and miss you so much, my Honey Bun.
Lynda (Baby Doll)
January 26, 2024
P. S. Known to Tony as His Baby Doll, He was my Honey Bun. Our nicknames for each other.
Lynda Lou, Known to Tony as his Honey Bun
January 26, 2024
Those We Love Don´t Go Away, They Walk Beside Us Every Day, Unseen, Unheard, But Always Near. Still Loved, Still Missed And Very Dear. Me and the family miss you so very, very much. Love to my best friend and husband forever!
Lynda
January 7, 2024
Lynda
January 7, 2024
Lynda
January 7, 2024
To my very best friend and husband: Today would have been our 58th wedding anniversary. I miss you every day since you passed, I cherish all the memories we had together! I went to church today, David, Stephen and Stevi joined me, my prayer is for all of our family will come. . If only I could have 5 more minutes with you and our daughter, Lisa, sometimes I feel your presence. Rest in peace my Honey Bun!!!!!
Lynda, your loving wife!
December 16, 2023
Tony, It´s been 3 1/2 years today that you left to reside in Heaven. We had our family Christmas gathering today at David and Stephanie´s. All was merry and bright, with the exception of Taylor and Mackenzie. We miss you so much and will love you forever!
Lynda/ Wife to Tony/ Mother to Lisa
November 22, 2023
Happy Birthday to the love of my life. You would have been 79 today and our daughter Lisa would´ve been 54 yesterday. I hope and pray that you are enjoying your special day together in heaven. There´s a big void in my heart for you both. . I send a big birthday hug to you both.
Lynda
January 7, 2023
Tony, this day would have been our 57th wedding anniversary, although we did shared 54 years together, we had each other to lean on and that´s all that mattered. We took our vows seriously and committed ourselves to one another. We had one special anniversary, January 7th 1972, our youngest son, Stephen, was born. Not many can celebrate the birth of a child, instead of a dinner, the traditional way. By the way, you left owing me flowers and dinner. LOL. The family is all good and miss you very much, but I think I miss you the most. As the song goes: "You don´t know lonely, til it´s chiseled in stone". Again, Happy Anniversary. I love you sooo very much. Love Lynda. Give our daughter a big hug, I would love to see her.
Lynda (spouse)
October 27, 2022
Tony, My Loving Husband. It´s been two years ago today that we had your memorial service, tho it seems like yesterday. I think of you every day and miss you even more. When I´m with any of the family you seem to come up in our conversation of memories. With heavy hearts as members of Valley Baptst, Pastor Rodger is going through the same type of illness you suffered: Cancer. It´s hard to believe two years ago today he was preaching your funeral. Prayers are being sent for him, as they were for you. Only God knows what´s best for all of us. I´ve been enjoying keeping company with Bev and Connie. We go to the weekly church dinners at Valley. We get together for an occasional movie or dinner. They are great friends to have. Our sons came through for me during my knee surgery. They both went with me the day of surgery and spent time together with each other. The rest of the family is doing good, don´t see them as often as I would like to. but I do treasure the times I get. It´s late so I will say goodnight and tell you I will always love you. Lynda Lou
Lynda
June 17, 2021
Hi, my Honey Bun. It’s been 1 year ago yesterday since your passing. I miss you and think of you every day. The older girls took me to lunch and shopping, they didn’t want me to be alone on the anniversary of your passing. The 5 younger ones had a sleepover with me and we ordered pizza and played your favorite marble game. They all miss you and talk about you a lot. Continue to Rest In Peace til we can join you. Love from your Baby Doll
Lynda
March 31, 2021
To my loving husband, They say there is a reason, they say that time will heal, but neither time or reason will change the way I feel. No one knows the heartache that lies behind my smile, or knows how many times I have cried. I want to tell you something, so, there won’t be any doubt. Tony, you’re so wonderful to think about, but hard to live without. It’s been 41 weeks since you left me and the family. We all think of you often. We celebrated your life October 26, 2021. Pastor Roger Spradlin officiated the services and Don Fowler did the eulogy. Charlie, Darvin, Julio and Dennis shared stories and memories of you. There were a lot of family, friends and loved ones attended. Some couldn’t come because of the pandemic, but their thoughts and condolences were sent to the boys and me. Rest In Peace, my love. I miss you soooo much. Love you forever. March 31st 2021. Your loving wife, Lynda
Tina Carrillo
October 29, 2020
Hi Lynda David & Stephen Sorry for your loss but u will remember me by David & I dating years ago ..As well as my father Gilbert Carrillo !!!
Jessica Banducci
October 26, 2020
Im sorry for your loss I didn't know Tony personally but in Buttonwillow We're all Family May God be with you in this difficult Time .. The Banducci Family
Butch and Sharon Lightner
October 25, 2020
Tony and Lynda have been our best buddies for a few years. We have been on numerous Vegas trips, Hoover Dam, our sons cabin, Yosemite but Tony's favorite was our short trips to various casinos. He was such a kind and loving man and always happy. He loved Lynda with all his heart. They always held hands when walking and I used to kid him about that but he said that's just so we don't fall down. He loved his family so much and I know they miss him everyday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. See you again Mr. Boles just wait for us.
Chris Lasater
October 24, 2020
Great friend and neighbor for 25 years. We will miss having coffee in the morning and playing our marble game and doing projects . missed but not forgotten. Until we meet again. Love Chris and Debbie.
Lynda Boles
October 24, 2020
To my loving husband, I miss you every day since you left us and I always will. It’s amazing how fast 54 1/2 years went by. We created a lot of memories and friends through out the years. Life gets in the way and it’s easy to lose touch with those we love, but their love has been shown to me since your passing. I know you are pain free and in heaven, now. We created a lot of memories, you and I, some are funny, some are sad, some are just good memories. Keep heaven’s light on for me, for when I come. With my love, your wife, Lynda. ❤
Steven Williams
October 23, 2020
I worked with Tony at Fairfax Chevron 1970 71. He was kind to stand up for me at my wedding. I moved away and did not see agene but not forgotten. God bless you and your family.
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