Mr. Paul Bolton, Sr., 97, of Brandywine, WV went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, VA.

He was born December 31, 1922 at Oak Flat, WV and was the son of the late Ernest B. Bolton and Nannie Evick Bolton.

Paul was a Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army during WWII.  He worked as a truck driver for Hott & Miller, worked at Monarch Mills and retired from Nielsen Construction.  He was a member of the Brandywine Christian Church, American Legion Post 30 for 36 years, and a charter member of the South Fork Vol. Fire Dept.

He is survived by his first wife, Naomi Hoover Michael, of Brandywine, and was preceded in death by his second wife, Goldy Shockey Bolton on November 3, 2000.  A brother, Wilson Bolton, and three sisters, Mabel Nesselrodt, Pauline Miller and Mary Wheeler also predeceased him. Paul was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Also surviving are

One daughter -

Kathy Parker (& Nathan) of Brandywine

Two sons -

Rick Bolton (& Judy) of Petersburg, WV

Paul Bolton, Jr. (& Mary Jane) of Brandywine

Ten grandchildren -

Joshua Parker, Jessica Parker, Donnie Bolton, Stacey Bolton, Billi Jo Swauger, Eddie Propst, Rhonda Ketterman, Tammy Johnston, Joni Lee Bolton and Clark Lambert

Thirteen great-grandchildren -

Hannah Merlavage, Savannah Malcolm, Liam Swauger, Courtney Dawson, Stephanie Dawson, Christina Bolton, Tyler Propst, Rick Johnston, Chris Johnston, Dakota Ketterman, Kia Ketterman, Heather Ketterman and Danny Lambert

And nine great-great-grandchildren -

Oaklyn Conley, Joseph Rhett Dawson, Kason Ketterman, Tayvin Ketterman, Cohen Propst, Kylie Johnston, Kenzie Johnston, Jaylee Johnston and Jace Winters

A graveside service and interment will be private.

You are encouraged to share memories and expressions of sympathy to the family by telephone or at www.kimblefuneralhome.com

During this time, your consideration and respect for the family's health, as well as your own, is appreciated.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South Fork Vol. Fire Dept., c/o Nila Bland, 9016 Blue Gray Trail, Brandywine, WV  26802.