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KENNETH BOLEN Obituary
Kenneth Leroy Bolen, 67, cosmetologist, owner & operator of Ebona Magic Hair Salon, affectionately called 'Mr. K', passed away Tuesday May 15, 2018, at the VA Medical Center. Kenneth was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1968. Kenneth was Baptist and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by two sisters Ida Mae Bolen Walker, Jeanette Bolen, and a brother, Arthur Bolen, Precious memories will live on in the hearts of: wife; Audrey McDaniel Bolen, Micanopy, FL, sons, Darrin Bolen, (Leslie) Lake Hiawatha, NJ, Kenneth L. Bolen, Jr., (Christine) Morristown, NJ, Lamont Lee, Clearwater, FL, Kevin Bolen, Micanopy, FL, daughters, Erika Hill High Springs, FL, Kenia, Bolen, Micanopy, FL, siblings; Robert Bolen, (Cheryl) Marlene Wiley, (James) Rita Hamilton, (Elijah) all of Micanopy, FL. Cecelia B. Royal (Sam) Fayetteville, NC Brenda Baker, (Charles) Thomasville, GA., Denise Brown, Gainesville, FL and four grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. Bolen will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 11:00 AM at First Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Tyrone A. Blue officiating. Family members are asked to meet at the home of his sister Ms. Jeanette Bolen, 2602 N.E. 12th Street Gainesville, FL at 10:15AM to form the cortege. Visitation Friday Chestnut Memorial Chapel, 2:00 - 7:00 PM and on Saturday at the church one hour before the service.
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Memories and Condolences
for KENNETH BOLEN
Barbara Ray-Santiago
September 16, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Dora Lundy
July 21, 2018
Deepest sympathy, I just learned of Mr. K's passing. He was a mentor and good friend. He will be missed.
Annie Roberts (Davis)
June 1, 2018
To the Bolen Family: There are no words to express how deeply sorry I am for your lost. I'm still in shock and heart broken. May the Lord wrap his arms around you and comfort you through your time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.
Shelley G Scott
May 29, 2018
I'm truly sorry to hear of passing of my friend my God bless his family.
Lindsey Robinson
May 27, 2018
I celebrate his life, his big personality and his contributions including his military service. Sharing roots in Porter's I was inspired by knowing him. God bless the family.
Corliss Case
May 26, 2018
May God Bless the family of Mr. Kenneth Bolen Sr. I am heart broken. Kenneth Bolen was a long time friend. I made a point while visiting Gainesville Dec. 2017 to stop by and see him. The visit filled my heart with joy. We laughed and talked about old times, friends and family. To hear of his passing was such a shock. May God wrap his arms around all those that loved him. He will be missed.
April Ashe
May 25, 2018
Such a kind hearted soul. May GOD give your family the peace that is needed in this most difficult time. Many prayers. RIP Mr. K "Ebona Magic". You will truly be missed.
Carol Cato
May 25, 2018
My Deepest condolences goes to the Family Mr. Kenneth Belen! He was a great man , and friend to me over the years.
May you Rest In Peace , Forever!
AGNES AKINS
May 25, 2018
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY
AGNES GOSTON AKINS CLASS OF 69
Carolyn Brown Spooner
May 25, 2018
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the family. Mr. K. was the "Ebona Magic" . He performed magic on every head that he touched. Making sure you left his salon more beautiful than you came in. He was a great friend. He was the only one who could do my daughter's hair perfectly. He was a true entrepreneur, a man with many talents. He introduced me to modeling and gave me pointers on building & contracting. He loved his work, family, friends, community, & most of all God. The community was blessed to have had him. Rest in peace my friend. For we know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Carolyn Brown Spooner
May 25, 2018
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the family. Mr. K. was the "Ebona Magic" . He performed magic on every head that he touched. Making sure you left his salon more beautiful than you came in. He was a great friend. He was the only one who could do my daughter's hair perfectly. He was a true entrepreneur, a man with many talents. He introduced me to modeling and gave me pointers on building & contracting. He loved his work, family, friends, community, & most of all God. The community was blessed to have had him. Rest in peace my friend. For we know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Carolyn Brown Spooner
May 25, 2018
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the family. Mr. K. was the "Ebony Magic" . He performed magic on every head that he touched. Making sure you left his salon more beautiful than you came in. He was a great friend. He was the only one who could do my daughter's hair perfectly. He was a true entrepreneur, a man with many talents. He introduced me to modeling and gave me pointers on building & contracting. He loved his work, family, friends, community, & most of all God. The community was blessed to have had him. Rest in peace my friend. For we know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Marva Jenkins-Adkins
May 25, 2018
You are deeply missed forever in my heart
Denise Brown
May 24, 2018
My Brother,
As kids, we lived together, we fought, we laughed and we cried. We did not always show the love, that we both had inside. We shared our dreams and plans, and some secrets too. All the memories we share, is what bonds me now to you. We grew to find we have a love that is very strong today. It's a love shared by our family, that will never fade away. You are my brother not by choice, but by the nature of our birth. I could not have chosen a better one you were the BEST on earth. Gone but never forgotten - RIP Kenny, Love and missing you #10 sis.
Oliver&Marilyn Watson Tucker
May 24, 2018
I will lift up mine eyes from whence cometh my Help all of my Help cometh from the Lord, trust in the lord with all thine heart lean not unto our own understanding but... In all thine ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your path God knows what you are going through and he cares for each of you god will take care of you! We pray your strength in the lord
Joann Leath-Jackson
May 24, 2018
I want to express my deepest sympathy to the Bolen family. As part of the Porter's neighborhood family, the Leath family pray for your comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Joann Leath-Jackson
Anna Walker Parks
May 24, 2018
Thoughts and Prayers to the Family. My deepest and sincere condolences. I started my career with Mr. K and I thank him for giving me start. He will be missed dearly. Rest in Heaven.
~ Anna Walker Parks
Rosalynn Hamilton
May 24, 2018
I love you and you will be missed!
Barbara and Clarence Taylor
May 24, 2018
Sorry for your lost. Deepest sympathy
Beverly N. Williams Johnson
May 24, 2018
To The entire Bolen Family~My heart & many prayers go out to each of you as you mourn your loved one..Find peace & joy with the comfort of knowing there's no more pain & suffering for Kenny..God has his arms all around you..holding you very close & He is always there with you thru it all
Look to the hills whence cometh thy help Thy help cometh from the Lord..All thy help is all we need
God Bless You Always
With Love, Your Neighbor & Family Friend Mrs Beverly N.Johnson (Williams)
May 24, 2018
I'm besides myself right now. Mr. K and I have been friends for years. He was my only hairstylist. I just happened to check the obituaries and low and behold... wow an awesome and helpful individual with a big heart. My heart & prayers goes out to his family. He will be missed immensely.
Rhonda Douglas
William & LaSchelle Wims
May 24, 2018
Our lives are but fine weaving's, that God and we prepare.Each life becomes a fabric planned and fashioned in His care.We may not always see just how the weaving's intertwine But we must trust the master's hand and follow His design.For He can view the pattern upon the upper side.While we must look from underneath and trust in Him to guide.Sometimes a strand of sorrow is added to His plan.And though it's difficult for us we still must understand.That it's He who fills the shuttle it's He who knows what's best.So we must weave in patience and leave to Him the rest.Not till the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly.
Shall God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why. Our condolences to Audrey and family God give you peace in this time of sorrow
Family is everything. Decisions to follow God's way are always honored and blessed by God.
Mr. & Mrs Joseph C. & Carma J. DeBose
May 24, 2018
TO: Darren L. ;Kenneth L. Jr. my dear nephews and The Bolen family
Our prayers are with you all. We love you and you all have our Deepest sympathy; it is heartfelt to loose a loved one; a Father,a husband and loved one so dear to you. We sympathize and empathize in your lost.
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