Gary Lee Bolon

Gary Lee Bolon obituary, Colerain, OH

Gary Lee Bolon

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Gary Bolon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilson Funeral Homes - Bridgeport on Mar. 30, 2026.
Gary Lee Bolon, 67, of Colerain, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Enclave at Barnesville. He was born on August 19, 1958, in Wheeling, a son of the late James and Betty (Rueckle) Bolon. Gary was a former member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, retired from the Martins Ferry City School District in the food service department and also a bus driver, prior to that he was employed by Moore's Lumber and the Colerain IGA, and was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Gary is survived by a brother, Brian (Eleanor) Bolon; a sister, Becky (Mike) Zaney; nephews, Ken (Karly) Bolon, and Charles Zaney; great nephews, Kyle and Keegan Bolon and Warner Zaney; great niece, Adeline Zaney.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a loving partner, Rebecca Losey.

Friends may call Wednesday from 1-4 pm in the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd., Brookside. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 4 pm in the funeral home, officiated by Chap Holbert. Burial will be held at a later date in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to their cousin, Jim Bolon for all his help and support through this difficult time.

To express on-line condolences please visit www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com.

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