Reflections

Roland Eugene Bolden was born June 1, 1947 to the union of Lenear Bernard and Emma Louise Bolden. Roland's parents, grandparents, older brother, and twin brother preceded him in death. Roland attended Carver Elementary and Carver High School which he graduated from in 1966.

Roland married Ruth Richardson and two children were born to this union, Rolanda and Tammi. Roland later married Beverly Ann Carter on September 17, 1988. This union resulted in an extension blended family.

Roland was employed for many years at Wisconsin Steel. He later joined Chas Levy Circulating Company which was changed to Source Interlink.

Roland was an avid bowler and faithful member of the Social Club known as the "Competitors". Roland loved to barbeque, dance, and being with family and friends. Roland departed this life on February 25, 2022. He leaves to cherish his memory: loving wife Beverly, sons Stacy and Roy (Ebony); daughters Rolanda, Tammi, Leatika, and Tayona; sister Arnita Sullivan (Michael); 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 7 sister in laws, 5 brother in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and a host of friends.