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Howard Bolton Obituary

A native and resident of Baton Rouge, he died on Friday, April 19, 2013, at 8:20 p.m. at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 83 and was a retired pharmacist. Visitation will be on Monday, April 22, 2013, at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., and will resume on Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, 930 North Blvd., at 9:30 a.m. and will continue until service at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. Brady Whitten. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Bolton Lane and her husband Ricky Lane; and by his son, Howard B. "Tad" Bolton, Jr. and his wife Donna Bolton. He is also survived by 2 sisters: Shirley Bolton Anderson and her husband Carl Anderson, and Colleen "Deanie" Bolton Atkinson; 6 grandchildren, Nealey Lane Shipp and husband Jim, Candace Lane Chapman and husband Andy, Lauren Lane and fiancé Brent Crawford, Taylor Bolton, Andrew Bolton and wife Farin, and Kevin Bolton; and 2 great-grandchildren, James Shipp and Amelia Shipp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Atkinson Bolton. He opened Bolton's Pharmacy in 1962. He was appointed as Executive Director to the LA State Board of Pharmacy, 2004 Golden Deeds Award recipient, Community activist and Volunteer in many organizations including: longtime member of the First United Methodist Church and Covenant Sunday school teacher, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Downtown Kiwanis Club, Baton Rouge Food Bank, Baton Rouge Hospice, member of Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, member of Acacia Shriners 2013 Inductee into the Baton Rouge High School Hall of Fame. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, Hospice of Baton Rouge, Society of St. Vincent de Paul or Cancer Services of Baton Rouge.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 20 to Apr. 22, 2013.
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Pam & Tad, Dad just recently told me of your dad's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers. May God wrap you in His arms, and give you peace.

Debbie Price Dyess

May 18, 2013

I can't tell you how much I am going to miss Howard. He was such a special person, always with a smile on his face. He is one of the reasons I joined Downtown Kiwanis. I got a letter from the Food Bank today and it made me think of him. I am going to donate in his memory. A life that touches others lives forever & he has touched so many!!

Joy Hammatt

May 8, 2013

Pam and Tad, so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.

Scott Goodwin

May 1, 2013

Tad and Pam, so sorry for your loss. I hope you find peace knowing Howard is reunited with Betty. Our love and prayers are with you! Jenny, Paul and Claire Goodwin

Jenny Goodwin

April 29, 2013

Tad So sorry to hear about your dad my prayers or with you and your family.. Tom Theriot

April 25, 2013

I just heard about Mr. Howard's passing. He was such a sweet man. I worked with him at FUMC and looked forward to seeing him every Monday morning. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts are prayers are with his family.

Susan Copeland

April 24, 2013

Pam, I just heard about your Dad, I know how dear he was to you, Rick and your girls. I know he will be so missed. Will keep your family in my prayers.
Love, carolyn Cangelosi

April 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I didn't know your father but can tell from reading about him what a giving person he was.
Babs George Pearson

April 24, 2013

Tad, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing! Please know that you, Donna and your children as well as your entire family will be in my thoughts and Prayers! Hugs to you all....Belle

Belle (Kleinpeter) Gascon

April 24, 2013

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

PAT HUDSON-HAYDEN

April 24, 2013

Tad and Pam, Just hearing about the loss of your dad. Sorry to hear this. I know you will greatly miss him. My prayers are with you!

Pat Bourg

April 24, 2013

So sorry to learn of Mr. Howard's death and my prayers and sympathies to his family. He was full of character, integrity and Christ-like qualities all of which I loved and admired. I will really miss those Mr. Howard bear-hugs!! Blessings, Carol

Carol McCutchen

April 23, 2013

Howard was so dear to our family, helping in many ways for many, many years. We will miss his smiling face. Bill Shaffer & Family

April 23, 2013

We are all so very sorry to hear of the passing of Howard. What an exceptional life he led. He is an inspiration to us all. God Bless all of you.

Mike Atkinson

April 23, 2013

"Mr.B" was a wonderful person. I am sure that the Lord said, "Well done my good and faithful servant". He will be missed by so many on a personal basis, but also the whole community of Baton Rouge will miss his many gifts and talents. He has left us some mighty big footprints to folow.
I know that he was glad to see "Mrs.B" again, as he has waited 6 years to join her.
Much love and prayers for all of his family,
Helen P. Rankin

Helen Rankin

April 23, 2013

Tad and Pam so sorry to hear about Uncle Howard"Hoot"
I pray that God will give you peace
at this time. We will miss him Love you.

Stephen Kim Jessica Louis & Casey Donaldson

April 23, 2013

Tad and Pam so sorry to hear about Uncle Howard"Hoot"
I pray that God will give you peace
at this time. We will miss him Love you. Stephen. Kim Jessica Louis&Casey

Kim Donaldson

April 23, 2013

Tad and Pam I loved the entire family so much and wish I could be there. Thanks for sharing the both your mom and dad with us.

Marsha

April 22, 2013

I regret I will not be able to pay personal tribute to one of my good friends. Their was no goal too high for Howard and the evidence speaks for itself in his many accomplishments. May the Lord be with you all in this time of need
Richard Pourciau

April 22, 2013

Pam and Tad, your dad was an inspiration to all us Pharmacists and he will forever be with us in our memories. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Pete & Virginia Chambliss (Pete's Pharmacy)

April 22, 2013

Howard was one of a kind and will certainly be missed by all of us, including the citizens of Baton Rouge. My heartfelt condolences are with you.

Barbara Atkinson Stanfill

April 22, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ronney Walker

April 21, 2013

Tad and Pam, No words can describe what "Uncle Hoot" meant to me as an example of character, kindness, leadership, and plain old goodness. He was always there for Laurie and me, and will be in our hearts forever. He was truly one of a kind, and one of the best mentors I could have ever wished for. We will miss him tremendously. Our love to all, and we'll see you soon.

Wayne & Laurie

April 21, 2013

Tad and Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers today and every day.

Stephanie Carter Boudreaux

April 21, 2013

Mr. Bolton is now the official greeter in Heaven. He was such a kind-hearted man.

April 21, 2013

Tad, so sorry to hear about your Dad, my heart grieves for you and your familly. May God give you a peace in your heart, as your Dad sit at the feet of Jesus.

Leo Mcintyre

April 21, 2013

What a loss to our community. He did so many wonderful things for so many people. He was the best!

Mary Lynn Gardiner Langlois

April 20, 2013

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