Harold Bolen

Harold Bolen passed away at Altercare Rehabilitation Center of Canal Winchester on September 1, 2014. Born October 1, 1926 in Haydenville, Ohio to Wesley and Winnie (Amos) Bolen. He married Juanita Hlad of Rutland, Ohio, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Rutland High School and served in the US Navy during WWII. He worked in Columbus, Ohio and retired from Conrail railroad. His former years in Meigs County were devoted to caring for his mother, brothers and sisters. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time in their country cabin with family, friends and special nephews Greg, Wesley, Travis, Jake and Luke. Harold is survived by his step-children Diane (Bob) Orr of North Carolina, Eddie Hlad of Middleport, OH and Mickey (Joyce) Hlad of Florida; sisters Lois (Keith) Weaver of Columbus, and Donna Jean Nelson of Pomeroy, OH; brothers Roger (Betty) Bolen of Londonderry, OH and Max (Vivian) Bolen of Pataskala, OH; sister-in-law Helen Bolen of New Martinsville, WV; several grandchildren; and step-sisters Loretta (Bernard) Allen of Athens, OH and Mary Ellen (Dale) Jagers of Tennessee. He is preceded in death by sisters Catherine Wogan and Rosalie Bolen; brothers Jack and Wendell; brothers-in-law Jim K. Nelson and Austin Wogan and a granddaughter. Friends may call 6-8pm, Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Schoedinger Midtown Chapel, 229 E. State St, Columbus, OH, 43215 where a funeral service will be held at 11:00am Friday September 5, 2014. A graveside service will follow at 3:00pm at Standish Cemetery, Salem Twp., Meigs County, OH. The family would like to thank the staff of Altercare of Canal Winchester for their loving care they gave to Harold. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions to Altercare of Canal Winchester, 6725 Thrush Dr., Canal Winchester, OH 43110.