Deke Bolte

Deke O. Bolte 57, of Kill Devil Hills, and formerly of Dinwiddie County passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Carlton B. Bolte. Deke was self-employed as a carpenter, and was the chairman of the board for the Dare County Airport Authority. He had a love for photography and anything adventurous. Deke was a very loving and caring person and will be missed by his family and friends. He was a light to all who met him. He brought joy to each life he touched. Deke is survived by his wife; Patricia Kuhn, children; Donna Joy Estes, and husband Adam, of Powhatan, Austin Smith, and wife Jenni, of North Carolina, Bessie Smith of North Carolina, grandson; Mason Estes, mother; Joy Bolte of Dinwiddie, brother; Blandford Bolte and his wife, Kim of North Carolina, sister; Bobbi Jo Erb of Alaska, niece; Laura Joy Erb of Alaska, nephew; Grayson Bolte of North Carolina. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday October 17, 2015 at the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834, with the Reverend John Hemming officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. A second memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Twiford Funeral Home, 500 Budleigh St, Manteo, NC 27954 In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in honor of Deke to your favorite charity.

Service Information

Saturday, October 17th, 2015 10:00am, Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small