October 5, 1949 – November 17, 2012 …23 year resident of Kennesaw Georgia. After a three month illness, Bill passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Vicksburg Mississippi to the late William Judson Bolls Sr. and Margaret Fuller Bolls. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1970 where he served for four years during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy in 1974. After receiving his degree he began his career with the Department of Labor in Niles, Ohio. Bill worked for ten years with the Department of Labor in Ohio before taking the Regional Administrator position in Atlanta, Georgia where he worked for twenty three more years before retiring. Bill’s main focus throughout his career was to be an advocate for Veterans and help their transition into the civilian job market. He dedicated his entire life and career to reaching out to and impacting Veterans throughout the nation.
Bill will be greatly missed for his accomplishments, and remembered for his unique sense of humor. He never let anyone leave a room without a smile or good laugh. His co-workers and friends coined this distinctive ability “Bol-erizing”, a term still echoing around Veterans Employment and Training to this day; a legend not soon forgotten. From his heartfelt laughs to his sincere smiles that lit up a room turning a serious moment to light he will be greatly missed. William Bolls was truly one-in-a-million, never to be replaced. He was never shy to let you know that he believed in Jesus Christ and the gift of salvation. Because of his faith, there is no doubt he is free of illness and pain walking with our Lord in heaven.
Bill is survived by his wife Junellen Cross Bolls and his four children WilliamIII, Quinn, Patrick, and Emilee. Bill also leaves
behind four grandchildren William IV, LeeAnn, Patrick, and Colton. He is also survived by his three siblings Patrick, John, Mary-Eva and their families.
Bill’s legacy will live on through the accomplishments made during his career serving our service men and women. His last wishes were for donations to be made to Wounded Warrior Program in lieu of flowers. (Woundedwarriorproject.org) Please make donations in the name of William Judson Bolls Jr.
The viewing for William Bolls Jr. will be held at the Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home on November 19, 2012 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. The funeral will be held at the same location on November 20, 2012 at 1:00pm. Graveside service will be held at the Georgia National Cemetery on Wednesday November 21, 2012 at 9:30am. Please honor Bill and his family by participating in the escort. Arrive at the funeral home by 8:00a.m. to follow to the cemetery.
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