John A. Bolden, 86, of Elwood, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018.

John was born on September 12, 1931 in Troy, Kansas to George & Bertha Bolden.

He was a member of the U.S. Army & a POW for 2 years. John work for Carnation for 30 years in the maintenance department.

John married Vivian Maxine Turner, she preceded him in death & also preceded in death by his parents & all his siblings.

Survivors: children, Les Bolden, Joseph Bolden, Patricia Bolden & Anthony Bolden all of Elwood, Kansas & Edward Bolden of Arizona.  Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.

 Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 29, 2018  at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas.

Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service. Friends may call after 9 A.M. Thursday.

Burial: Pennell Cemetery, Troy, Kansas.

Memorials: John A. Bolden Memorial Fund.

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