Braford Eugene Bolen, age 65, of Anderson, SC, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born July 19, 1956, in Holly Hill, SC, he was a son of the late David Eugene Bolen and Mary Winningham Bolen. Braford was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a mechanical contractor. He is survived by his wife, Julia Anderson Bolen; daughters, Samantha Bolen of Belton, SC, Amanda Kirk (Mike) of Palm Coast, FL, Heather Gaskin (Larry) of St. Mary's, GA, and Nicole Comfort (Greg) of Concord, NC; brothers, Leonard Bolen (Judy) of Holly Hill, SC, and Michael Bolen of Orangeburg, SC; sisters, Sandra Grice of Eufala, AL, Theresa Weeks (Vernon) of Eufala, AL, and Brenda Wright of Vance, SC; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Bolen. The family will receive friends Friday, October 15, 2021, from 6:00-8:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Events Visitation Friday, October 15, 2021 6:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Saturday, October 16, 2021 1:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Oaklawn Memorial Gardens 2323 Highway 81 North Anderson, SC 29621