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Jefferson Bolden was born
Daddy was born January 15, 1911 to the late Will Bolden and Mary Vivian Searcy. -
Jeff Loved Baseball, favorite team Atlanta Braves
As a youth, Jeff was widely regarded as an exceptional baseball player and enjoyed the position of Catcher in many community games. He would continue his love of the game by becoming
a lifelong fan of baseball and an avid fan of his favorite team, the Atlanta Braves. -
Jefferson professed his hope in Christ Jesus
At an early age, Jeff’s parents exposed him to the Word of God and he accepted Jesus Christ as his Personal Savior. In
1926 he joined the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Rondo, Arkansas where he was active in Sunday Schooland other Church Ministries and was ordained as a Deacon in the early 1950s. Jefferson continued to serve the Lord in the Church setting and outside the Church setting. He visited the sick at home and in the nursing home. He was a caring man full of conviction. -
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I worked as a farming Sharecropper
I liked working and providing for my wife and children and grandchildren. The Lord blessed me with good health and strength! -
Jefferson married Peoria Hollin Scruggs
Jefferson married Peoria Hollin Scruggs on December 30, 1930 and they were immensely blessed with 18 Children' 12 girls and 6 boys. -
My wife, all my life
There was none like Peoria Hollin Scruggs Bolden; she was a gift from the Lord to Me. -
Smile and give God the glory!
God has smilled on me, He has set me free. Cry if you ust, but rejoice because my name is written on high. -
My Peoria transitioned to Heaven before me
My loving wife Peoria passed on at home with Baby Girl Glenda, Winifred, and Von by her side. The Angels came and ushered her into Heavenly Peace with the Lord. I missed her so much. -
Wait on the Lord
Take all your burdens to the Lord and leave them there. He will come through for you. Trust Him. -
Family Reunions were the best
There was nothing I enjoyed more than seeing all my children, grandchildren, great-grand-children, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sister and cousins. -
Earthly Rewards are wonderful
Thanks son-in-law Joe for looking out for your father-in-law. A real,authentic, proclamation from government officials is quite an honor!!!! Thank you!! -
The Lord willed me 100 Years
Many of my children came home to be with me and celebrate God's Grace! I was so happy and everyone sang with me and blessed me! -
The Lord Blessed me with a GOOD life!
Children, I never would have made it without the Lord and without your love towards me. Thank you Von for helping me for so long. I love you all. -
I fought a good fight
I have kept the faith, and now - my reward is in Heaven. -
Keep Smiling Children, Keep Loving
Serve the Lord with gladness, love one another, look after each other now. I love you! See you on the other side in glory! It was my time. 100.8 years, praise God! -
Hear Me Well
If you haven't given your ear and heart to God's Holy Word, stop and hear me well. "I know The Way and He is Jesus the Christ." Turn your life over to the care of God, today and every day.
