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James Gray Bolton, 87, passed away on Monday October 22, 2012 at the Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet, with his family at his bedside. He was the owner and president of The Bolton Company, Inc. for over 50 years before his retirement. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA for over 60 years and a native of Springfield, Delaware County, PA, suburban Philadelphia, where he was born on June 17, 1925. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II, enlisting at the age of 17 and serving in the Western and South Pacific. He attended Columbia University in New York City and graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church as well as St. James Masonic Lodge. He was also a Scottish Rite and York Rite, a member of American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars and past member of AGC, ASA and IAWCC. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mell Campbell Bolton, daughters Nancy Bolton Grable, St. Louis, MO; Julie Bolton Falgout and husband Paul, Lafayette, LA; sons Matthew C. Bolton and wife Karen, Baton Rouge, LA; Christopher C. Bolton, Shreveport, LA and grandchildren James Clay Grable, Daniel Paul Falgout, Christopher C. Bolton II and Mary Katherine Bolton. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Gray and Margaret Ann Bolton; sister Isabel May Bolton; brother John Samuel Bolton; son James Gray Bolton III and son-in-law Jay A. Grable. He was an exceptional father, husband and friend. We will miss him and love him always. Visitation to be held Friday, October 26, 2012 at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA from 10:00 a.m. until religious service at 1:00 p.m., with Masonic Services at 12:00 noon. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Bolton, Gordon Knipe, Jim Knipe, Christopher Bolton II, Daniel Falgout and Paul Falgout. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park, Baton Rouge, LA. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet for all the care, compassion and concern given to him and his family during his brief time there, as well as the staff of the Our Lady of the Lake Voice Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to The Salvation Army or charity of your choosing.

Published by The Advocate from Oct. 23 to Oct. 26, 2012.
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May the love of family and friends carry you through. My heart aches for what your family has had to endure in the last few months. Sending prayful thoughts.

andrea kallaus

October 30, 2012

Dearest Nancy and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Peace be with you all.
Love,
Louisa

Louisa Dempsey

October 28, 2012

Dearest Mrs.Bolton, Nancy and Family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with each one of you.

Cheryl Bahcall

October 28, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to all the Bolton family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Much love, Julie Earle

Julie Earle

October 26, 2012

Good Morning to Matt and his family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I will continue praying and thinking of you on this very difficult day. Live in the memories of him and hold those close. I will see you soon.

Peace and Prayers,

Marguerite Dozier

October 26, 2012

Julie and Family--I am so sorry to learn of your dad's passing. Know that I am remembering you all in my prayers.

Linda Korb

October 26, 2012

I am thinking of you and praying.
The Lord will see you through it.
Jim was one of a kind and I always
liked being around him and Mell.

October 25, 2012

Dear Ms. Mell and Family,
My heart felt condolences to all of you on the passing of Mr. Jim. I'll always remember his jokes and the good old days we had growing up next door to y'all. God Bless you all during this difficult time.

Mike Young

October 24, 2012

Nancy and Family,
My heart and prayers are with you.

Kathleen Barnes

October 24, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I know he will be missed terribly, but he is now with Gray and Jay! May God be with you at this difficult time. Sincerely,
Jodie & Tom Memmer Princeton, IN

Jodie Memmer

October 24, 2012

Warmest thoughts and prayers are with all the Bolton family. A wonderful man will dearly be missed.

Paulette Koons

October 24, 2012

To all the Dear Bolton Family, The memories of your kindness to our family in our childhood years will never be forgotten. Bless you at this time. Pam Young Maxwell (long time next door neighbor in Baton Rouge)

October 24, 2012

To the bolton family Mr.Bolton will be greatley missed.He was a wonderful neighbor,friend and a man that i truly admired our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Pam and John Jones

October 24, 2012

Jim provided support and encouragement to a young man starting in a new career and he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace our friend and mentor.

Carson & Martha

October 24, 2012

Nancy & Family,
May God bless you during this time. May the love of God fill your hearts as you celebrate your dad's life this week and remember him. We love you.

Tony Middleton

October 24, 2012

Sincere and prayerful sympathy.

Monsignor John Myler

October 24, 2012

My father, my hero. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. We love you daddy, now you are free and at peace.

Julie Bolton Falgout

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