Jack Dennis Bolden
January 10, 1947 - August 24, 2024
Jack Dennis Bolden, age 77, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Born in Harrisburg, PA on January 10, 1947, he was the son of the late James and Mabel (Wagner) Bolden. Jack grew up in Duncannon, PA and later moved to Brookside in Newark, DE during his years in elementary school. He later attended Christiana High School and was a member of the first graduating class. Jack made his career as a pipefitter for the Local 74 Union.
Jack had a passion for sports and enjoyed playing as well as teaching his sons about Little League when he was young. In his spare time, he loved to treat himself to candy, smoke a Pall Mall cigarette or feed the squirrels who visited his yard. Most of all, Jack cherished the memories he made with his family. He looked forward to every family function and going to concerts with them.
In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his loving wife who he missed dearly, Scarlet Ann (Munson) Bolden; son, Matthew B. Bolden; and great-grandson, Adam Caskey II. He is survived by his children, Samantha McGeoch (Allan), Gina Phillips (T.J. Woodruff), Gloria Davies (William), and Jack D. Bolden II (Lynne Burtell); sister, Lucy Skelly; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 6 nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5 pm until 7 pm on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. A funeral service will begin at 10 am on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online by clicking here.
Lauren R
Sending my love and my prayers to the family. I enjoyed helping Dennis after his surgery. He loved smoking his cigarettes and always offered me wine in the big box… and of course I drank some with him lol. I loved his pipe fitter stories, his politic views, and most of all the love he had for his wife.
Jack mennsinger
My condolences to the family! I worked with Jack close to two years straight down at the refinery in the capitol gang , working for Terry Brohawn, or as Jack would call him Mr Terry!! We got a lot of work done , worked safe and even had a little fun! We were known as the pair of Jacks and every morning , we’d say hi Jack to each other!! Jack was a good mechanic n a good worker!! RIP Jack so
Aubrey Fisher Jr
My best friend in middle school into high school! Sadly I wasn’t a good friend these past few years. I didn’t find the time to visit him these past few years. We had some good times and bad times over the past 64 years and I’ll miss my buddy Dennis! He could make me smile just being in the same room. He was my friend for life
Christine Brown
Love and prayers to you all especially my old friends: Gina, Samantha, Gloria and JD. I have many memories of your dad and family from my teenage years that I look back on fondly. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Tony “Pip” Papili
So sorry to hear about Jack. I worked with Jack as an apprentice at the refinery when I started and have many memories and stories about him. Wacky Jack was one of the old timers who always had something to say whether you liked it or not. I think that’s why we got along so good. I will miss you my friend. Condolences to the family for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Pip
Jack Ciancio
I knew Jack for over 50 years….we worked together on many jobs….he was always cheerful and fun to work with…rest in peace my friend
Karen Shade Leamy
Prayers and love to the family. I remember when he and Scarlet first got married. He is now at peace. Til we all meet again…
Bob Thomas
So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. We worked together and of course drank plenty of PBR’s together and had alot of fun when working together. I always enjoyed being teamed up with him at the refinery because i knew we’d get the job done and have fun doing it. Rest In Peace My Friend.