Dwayne Anthony Bolden

On January 29th 2026 the Lord called home Dwayne Anthony Bolden, affectionately known to family and friends as “Wayne”.

He was born on January 5, 1966 to the late Thomas M. Bolden Sr. and Dorothy G. Bolden. Dwayne attended primary school in Philadelphia, PA and secondary school in the Smyrna School District.

As a young child Dwayne was a joyful and mischievous youngster. He enjoyed many outdoor sports (baseball, football and basketball). Dwayne loved his family whom he called often to keep in touch with. Dwayne loved partying and living life to the fullest. He was a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan. He was an avid card player (playing tonk, pity pat and spades).

In his early years he worked for Barry Van Lines in Dover, DE. Later was employed by Amick Farms in Cambridge, MD (16 yrs) where he retired due to illness, Dwayne fathered three children, Michael Wayman, Dwayne Garrett and Fierra VaNee. He had 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Dwayne leaves to mourn a faithful and loving companion of 25 years Darlynn Navarro, Cambridge, MD. One brother Thomas M. Bolden Jr., Dover, DE, three sisters Denise Bolden, Upper Darby, PA, Carol Johnson (James) Philadelphia, PA and Dawn Schuler, Smyrna, DE, Two Aunts, Sheila Forrest, Smyrna DE, Belinda Forrest, Smyrna DE, One Uncle, James Forrest, Smyrna DE, A close and loving cousin Darrisa Harrison and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and other family and friends.

Lovingly Submitted,
The Family