Mr. Bobby "Crew Chef" Bolden

BOLDEN, Mr. Bobby "Crew Chef" - Age 68, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Regency of Grand Blanc. Family hour 1:30 PM Monday, November 22, 2021 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with a Memorial Service commencing at 2:00 PM. Friends and family will assemble a the Chapel 1:30 PM Monday. Mr. Bobby “Crew Chef” Bolden was born January 13, 1953 in Parkin, Arkansas, the son of Oscar Marks and Cardie Bolden-Cade. Bobby was a resident of Flint, Michigan most of his life, he also resided in Chicago, Illinois, Battle Creek, Michigan and Detroit, Michigan. Bobby was the eldest of nine siblings. Mr. Bolden attended Flint Beecher High School, shortly after in 1972 he hired in General Motors Corporation as a Machinist for 25 years, until he was injured. He loved all things beautiful, which led him to marry his one and only wife, Althea “Candy” Akingbade in 1978. Mr. Bolden was an avid collector of Music. He loved playing basketball, horseshoes, cards, bongos and his numbers. Mr. Bolden enjoyed the outdoors, he loved to fish, just sit by the lake and listen to his music. Bobby was an animal lover, especially his dogs. He was a true entertainer; he could always be counted on for a good laugh and a good time. Mr. Bolen loved God and God’s people! His ministry was beyond the church walls! Bobby was a philanthropist giving to, Autism Speaks, Save the Children, March of Dimes, Volunteers of America, Feed the Children, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Abandoned Children’s Fund, World Wildlife Federation and Joyce Meyer Ministries. Mr. Bobby “Crew Chef” Bolden has transitioned from this life but will live forever in the hearts of: daughter, Tanisha (Willie) Buford of Flint; 5 grandchildren, Larondre Buford, GVSU by way of Chelsea, MI, Isaiah Bolden, Josiah Buford, Micah Buford and Miciah Buford, all of Flint; mother, Cardie (Aaron) Cade; bonus mother, Dorothy Marks; 8 siblings, Jimmy (Kathy) Marks, Donald (Tina) Marks, Dennis Cade, Larry Cade, Margaret (Larry) Copeny, Shirley Turner, Kara “KC” McFarland and Gary Cade; special sister/cousin, Karen Bolden; bonus daughter, Alexis Wilson; god-daughter, Tiea Smith; so many other relatives and friends including brothers to him, Ellis Calvert and Donald Odom; special friends, Alaunda Langston, Densise “Shag” Golden, Hezekiah “Rip” Ross (his mentor) and Patricia Boyce-Johnson. Mr. Bolden was preceded in death by his father, Bishop Oscar Marks; brother, Ronald Marks; niece, Renesha Turner; 2 nephews, Larry Lamar Cade and Jimmy Marks.The family would like to express special thanks to all of you for joining them in remembering, honoring and celebrating the Life & Laughter of Mr. Bobby “Crew Chef” Bolden.

Mr. Bobby "Crew Chef" Bolden

January 13, 1953 - November 14, 2021