Theodore Howard Boldt, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord, on Monday, August 12, 2024. He was born in New York, New York, on March 20, 1940, to the late Theodore Herman Boldt and Dorothy Tager.

At 17, Ted joined the United States Army and spent 9 years serving his Country. He served with honor and reached the rank of drill sergeant. Ted spent most of his career as a long-distance truck driver and was known affectionally by his CB handle as “hitman”. He was an avid bass fisherman, served as deacon in his church and Sunday School Director. Above all, Ted loved his family and the Lord. 

In addition to Ted’s parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Benjamin Peloso.

Ted leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 62 years, Janice Boldt; his loving children, Teddy Jr. and wife Melinda, Julie Barfield and husband Kevin; Brother, William “Billy” Boldt and his wife Mary, Sister Clifette Northcutt and her husband Jimmy, Brother Edward Tager and his wife Brenda, and Sister Donna Turner and her husband Tommy. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.

The family will gather on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Gaston from 1 pm until 2:30 PM to receive friends. The funeral service and burial will follow and will also be held at the Church. The Church is located at 121 Oakey Springs Drive, Gaston, SC 29053.

In lieu of flowers the family requests anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution do so to the First Baptist Church of Gaston Building Fund. www.firstbaptistgaston.org