Larry Charles Bolden, Sr., a son of Emma G. Russ the late George Russ, Sr. was born on August 7, 1951 in Sumter County.

He received his formal education in the public schools of Sumter County and was a 1970 graduate of Ebenezer High School, later becoming an active member of the Ebenezer Alumni Association.

At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Savior, and was baptized in the Christian faith at Hopewell Baptist Church in Dalzell, South Carolina, where he remained a lifelong member. On Sunday, March 26, 2017, he was Ordained as a Deacon of Hopewell Baptist Church. In this Deacon's ministry, he served diligently and was ever faithful.

On Friday evening, June 21st, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, he departed this earthly life.

He leaves to cherish precious memories his devoted wife of forty five years, Cynthia M. Bolden; four daughters: Daisy (James) Hilton and Marjorie (Patrick) Isaac, Rita Johnson, and Renee Mack; four sons: Larry Bolden, Jr., Alphonso Mack, Larry (Inez) Mack, and David Mack; his loving mother, Emma G. Russ; seven sisters; eleven brothers; grandchildren: Tyara Bolden, Shanaya Bolden, Breanna Lucas, Brittany Lucas, Larry Bolden III, Janell (Harry) Davis and Garth Gordon, Malaya Durant; great-grands: London Davis, Haliee Davis, Nevaeh Boyd, Josiah Hilton and Kangeston Gordon; a special sister-in-law, Ella Mae Mack and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his father, Deacon Bolden was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Elijah Bolden, Sr.; two brothers, Alphonso Bolden and Elijah Bolden, Jr.; a sister, Yvonne C. Taylor and a granddaughter Courtney Lucas.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Deacon Bolden will be placed in the church on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11am for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 12pm on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Hopewell Baptist Church 3285 Peach Orchard Road Dalzell, SC 29104, with Rev. Richard Addison, Pastor, Officiating.

Interment will follow in Hopewell Church Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at the home, 3325 Valencia Drive Sumter, SC 29040.

Job's Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main Street is in charge of arrangements.