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Kenneth Bolton Obituary

Kenneth Hugh "Bo" Bolton, Sr. Kenneth Hugh (Bo) Bolton, Sr., 74, of 9 Eastward Drive, Altavista died Monday, February 13, 2012 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. He leaves behind his wife of 54 years Margaret Wilson Bolton. He was born June 10, 1937 in Barbour County, WV, the son of the late Hartsel and Maude Crites Bolton. He was a retired electrician, a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), and a U.S. Navy veteran. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Kenneth Bolton, Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA; a daughter Janet B. Anderson of Westminster, MD; five grandchildren, Meg Kearns, Brian Anderson, Matthew Anderson, Laura Anderson, and Gianni Bolton; and two aunts, Wanda Foy of North Ridgeville, OH and Dorothy Lee Mayfield of Grafton, WV.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Finch & Finch Chapel, Altavista by the Rev. Michael Reeves. Entombment will follow in Altavista Memorial Park with military honors by the Virginia Army National Guard Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday at Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista and other times at the residence. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider The American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Rd., Room B-106, Lynchburg, VA 24501. To send condolences, please visit www.finchandfinchfuneralservice.com.

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Published by Danville and Rockingham County on Feb. 14, 2012.

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Nadine Corley

February 15, 2012

Margaret, Kenneth and Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. I want to share a verse that has helped me in times of sorrow. I hope it comforts y'all as well. "I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death.They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make.Their love leaves an imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love." Gods Love, Nadine (Bolton) Corley

Karen Hall

February 14, 2012

Margaret, Janet and Ken- Its been so many years, but I remember Mr. Bolton so well as if it were yesterday! He was funny, sweet, sometime brust but in a very playful way! So enjoyed having him in my life as a child! I miss all of you guys-Marysville Rd. and Eastward Dr. was a wonderful place growing up- so much fun over the backyard fences!! He will be missed by so many! Will be thinking of all of you and hope to see you at the memorial!
Karen Walker Hall

Al and Sally Dellinger

February 14, 2012

Kenneth and Janet, it is our prayer that the love and honor your shared with your father always outshine the sadness of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ronald Layne

February 14, 2012

I will always be thankful for the conversations with Mr. Bolton. Most of these times were in a parking lot in town or in the grocery isle. Mr. Bolton had nothing but good councel or a story or two and I for one will miss him. My grandfother told me once that "men and trees were alike, you couldn't measure their size until they fell." Mrs. Bolton, Janet, Kenneth (Mel) and family, may the peace and love of God delight to dwell with and bless you.

Virginia Cassidy Barbour

February 14, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. May your special memories of your great romance help ease your grief this Valentine's Day.

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