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James Bolden Obituary
During Jim's 61 years in Odessa, he served Texaco, Inc. for 43 years as Superintendent of Materials Supply (Midland Division), owned and operated House of Portraits, served as a reserve sheriff deputy, was an instructor at the police academy at Odessa College, provided SCUBA lessons at the YMCA, and owned a fire arms training and licensing business. Until recently, he continued to train and qualify private security officers in the area.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, J.S. and Mary Todd Bolder; brothers, George Bolden and Pat Bolden; and sister, Betty Sanders. Jim is survived by his children, Deb Lee and her husband Ken of San Antonio, TX, Mike Bolden and his wife Jessica of Odessa, TX, and Leesa Bolden and her husband Lyle Pipher of Jamestown, CO; grandchildren, Alicia Syverson and her husband Mike of Odessa, TX, Jordan and Jacob Bolden of Odessa, TX, and Tyler and Lauren Riley, also of Odessa, TX; one great-granddaughter, Kaytlin Syverson of Odessa, TX; sister-in-law, Hazel Bolden of Des Allemands, LA; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will have a memorial service, officiated by Brian Serrano, at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home, 4635 Oakwood Drive, Odessa, TX, on Friday, May 24, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation with the family will precede the service from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. May 24, 2013, at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice in Jim's honor.
Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Bolden
James Guill
February 8, 2022
Jim was a great man. An absolute pleasure to chat with. He will be missed.
Wesley Tubbs
July 28, 2016
One of the best men I've ever met, always had stories to bring out the laughter, I've searched and tried to find his contact info for the last several years. Saddens me to find his obituary, Rest in peace my friend, Until we meet again.
Galen Goodman
October 14, 2013
It saddens my heart to hear about Jim. I have an old Arnold Safety Poster that Jim always admired and I thought one day I would give it to him. Every time I see it, I think of Jim. He always had a story to tell and was fun to be around. May GOD bless his soul. Galen Goodman
Richard ( Dick ) Wall
October 14, 2013
Sorry to here of Jim passing. I started working with Jim, I believe it was 1953 at Penwell, Tx. The best I remember he was living in a Co. house West of the office. Roy Adcock was the production foreman.
John Connor
June 3, 2013
I was very saddened to here that Mr.Bolden had passed. As a Commissioned Security Officer I always looked forward to seeing him and renewing my license. Also, as a Deputy Sheriff, I looked forward to the stories and peace officer commonality we shared. He will be greatly missed.
Doyle Hail
May 25, 2013
I would like to pass my prayers and condolences to Jim's family I had the honor of knowing Jim trough the years as an instructor he will be truly missed
May 24, 2013
We are so sorry to hear that Jim had passed away. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Glenn & Lynn Brooker
Pat Trout
May 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We loved Jim and will miss him. Pat & Donna Trout
Billy Clark
May 24, 2013
Rest in peace my good friend, May God bless your family.
May 23, 2013
I was one of those who met Jim at Whataburger, and from there a lasting friendship started. I too enjoyed his many stories. I am going to really miss him. I am so sorry for your loss
DAVID Omachel
May 23, 2013
James was a great man and did a lot for this area. He will be missed and never forgotten
Ben Bretz
May 23, 2013
To my oldest friend you will be missed greatly, I will treasure all I have learned from our many years as friends
Your buddy
Ben Bretz
Jon Brisco
May 22, 2013
We will miss all your great stories,your humor and all the wisdom you shared. You will live on in all the great memories my friend.
George Scott
May 22, 2013
Sorry to hear about Jim. He was a great friend and customer of mine (Odessa Camera) Visited with him many times at
Whataburger. I took a CHL class from him. Just a great gentleman. So sorry to hear about Jim. My prayers are with you. Memories of him I do treasure.
whataburger
Richard Dudley
May 22, 2013
JIM was a great friend of mine and would give the shirt off his back to help anyone. I was his next door neighbor for years. Jim was easy to talk to and I loved his jokes. He was a veteran brother as I am and Treated me like his son. May god bless him in his new home and god has bless me for being part of my life. Amen!!
Dacia Steger
May 22, 2013
Thoughts and prayers for his family. Jim was always a sweetheart. I knew I could count on him to make me laugh and smile. From the stories he told to just a walk through the garden he was always busy and eager to show what he was doing. He will be greatly missed by many.
Ann Joy
May 22, 2013
We always looked forward to Jim coming by the office. He always had so many stories. And you never heard the same one more than once. He will be greatly missed
Bea Sandoval
May 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim was a wonderful person and I will treasure the memories I have of him.
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