James Thomas Bolden Jr.

August 25, 1946 - September 5, 2016

Columbus: James Thomas Bolden Jr., 70, passed away, Monday, September 5, 2016, at Kobacker House, Columbus Ohio. James Thomas Bolden Jr., was born August 25, 1946, to the late James Bolden Sr. and Juanita Snowden Bolden. His happier memories were growing up in Mansfield’s north end, before joining the US Navy in 1965-69, he served on the USS Bexar and was honorably discharged as a Bosun’s Mate First Class. He leaves behind numerous friends and family to remember him and his smile that lit up a room. He loved to dress, dance, count money and slam Cadillac doors, he lived life to the fullest. He had a way with people, made lifelong friends where ever he went. He will truly be missed but never forgotten and as always, loved. James is survived by his life partner and wife of 42 years, Carla Christoff-Bolden; brothers, Victor (Sherry) Bolden, Frank (Marcella) Bolden, Thomas (Alverta) Lampley and Anthony Lampley; sisters, Pearle (James) Womack, Damita Bolden, Tamala (Shaun) Harrison, Crystal McAllister, Tishena (Antonio) Bowen and Patricia Lampley ; son, Marcelluis Tomas Luckie; daughter, Toyce Jamica Van Dawn Luckie; grandchildren, Alexis Allen and Toric Spires; a special niece, Ebony Anita Bolden; a host of relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; aunt, Odessa Brookins; sister, Vanessa Bolden; nephew, William (D.D.) Dewitt Taylor; niece, Meketa Womack. The services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016, at 11 a.m., at Small’s Funeral Services, 326 Park Avenue West, with Dr. James H. Banks, officiating and Pastor Frank M Bolden, the eulogist. The committal services will be held at the funeral home. The family has entrusted Small’s Funeral Services with the arrangements. www.smallsfuneralservices.org