10/20/2019
Bruce Benard Bolton of Joaquin passed away Saturday, October 19th, 2019 at his home.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with a graveside service to follow at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 24th, 2019, at Reynolds Cemetery in Dreka, Texas.
Bruce was born October 31st, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Henry Thomas Bolton and Iva Dell Harris Bolton. He loved being a truck driver for Tyson Foods and received many awards during his career. Bruce was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was of the Christian faith.
He is survived by:
Wife of 31 years: Mary Wagstaff Bolton
Daughters:
Gina Grubbs Williston and husband James of Longview, Texas
Tina Grubbs Amburn and husband Micheal of Center, Texas
Sandi Grubbs Shahan of New Braunfels, Texas
5 grandchildren:
Kendall Smith of Joaquin, Texas
Hailey Shahan of New Braunfels, Texas
Shalee Seymour of Longview, Texas
Ashlyn Creech of Center, Texas
Nathan Creech of Center, Texas
Sisters:
Claudia Smart
Nora and husband Bill Johnson
Virginia and husband Charles Russell
Frances Griffin
Pat and husband Gabreil of Portales, New Mexico
Tina and husband Villis Dowden Jr., of Many, Louisiana
Brothers:
James Bolton of Center, Texas
Doug Tyler of Tenaha, Texas
Brian Tyler of San Antonio, Texas
Numerous nieces and nephews
He is preceded in death by his parents, Iva Dell Tyler and Henry Thomas Bolton; and brother, Henry Edward Bolton.
Pallbearers will be Micheal Amburn, James Bolton, Kyle Windham, Matthew Shelton, Michael Lowe, and Sonny Lowe.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Wagstaff and Kenneth Harris.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
