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Thomas Bolke Obituary

Thomas Jay Bolke died on Nov. 10, 2018. He was 61 years old and a resident of Zachary. He was employed with Entergy Nuclear Power Plant for over 30 years. Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 from 9 am until service at 11 am. He is survived by his daughters, Danielle (Phillip), Kelsey (Tyler), Jenny and Leah and a son, J.T. His sisters, Julie, Laurie and Kay and a brother, Richard. 3 grandchildren, Mason, Evan and Isabella. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Gale and Doris Virginia Bolke. Tom was a hot air balloon enthusiast and enjoyed spending time in the air. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Tom was an amazing father and a very simple man. Share sympathies, condolences and memories at www.CharletFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16, 2018.

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Danielle

April 5, 2025

Daddy mawmaw made it to heaven. I'm sad now I feel alone. I feel like everyone that I ever loved and loved ne is gone I feel abandoned. Everyone is gone. It's just me and the kids now and I feel sad every time I wanna call you and talk the worst pain to ever feel not having anyone to talk to

Danielle

May 7, 2021

Daddy you would be so proud of me and my husband and how far we have come if you was still here not a day goes by I don’t miss you or think of you I love you Snd miss you daddy I wish heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again

Danielle

May 7, 2021

Daddy you would be so proud of me and my husband and how far we have come if you was still here not a day goes by I don’t miss you or think of you I love you Snd miss you daddy I wish heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again

Danielle riley

June 21, 2020

He was the best daddy I ever had in the entire world and is forever missed happy Fathers Day daddy I love you and miss you dearly

Danielle

September 7, 2019

Daddy I miss you not a day goes by I dont think of you is so hard life is just not the same without you you was my rock my hero even my best friend daddy I dont understand why you had to go I miss you so much maybe someday Ill see you again :( devastates me dad did not think you would leave us so soon. I wish I could turn the clock back and even change the way things happen so you would not have got sick I wish I could bring you back to life or at least get a call from the heavens to here your voice once more its so hard I miss you terribly : (

November 15, 2018

Sorry for your loss. Prayers to you.

Skip and Pam

November 15, 2018

Leah and Jay,

We are truly sorry for your loss. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time and in the coming months. Paige, Casey and Abbi

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