Howard Bolton

Howard W. (Stony) Bolton Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, March 5, 2021. He was born in Danville, VA on August 18, 1929 to Howard W. Bolton Sr. and Della Mae Bolton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Mildred Henderson and brother Ernest Bolton. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Mary Ida Nelson Bolton; his daughter Ellen Burke and husband Larry of Stickleyville, VA; son Howard W. Bolton III and wife Patricia of Danville, VA; grandchildren Adam Burke and wife Morgan of Jonesville, VA, Blake Bolton and wife Kelsey of Danville, VA and Blair Bolton and fiancé Cole Westberry of Raleigh, NC.; brother Bill Bolton of Danville, VA and several nieces and nephews. After graduating from high school, Stony joined the Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. After serving his country, he played semi-professional baseball for the Washington Senators and the St. Louis Cardinals organizations. Upon returning to Danville, Stony served on the Danville City Council for eight years, was the President of the Danville Speech and Hearing Center, and the Danville Sertoma Club. He was the owner of Bolton’s Rent-All, Bolton’s Professional Telephone Answering Service, the Western Union Office, and later became a Real Estate Broker and Property Manager at Bolton Real Estate and Auction Co., Inc. Stony was a member of Moffett Memorial Baptist Church, where he was an interpreter for the deaf for 44 years and member of the choir. He also spent 13 years singing for the residents at Roman Eagle Memorial Home. He was an avid sports lover and coached many local baseball teams. He also enjoyed playing tennis, golf, and watching his Atlanta Braves. After retiring, Stony and Mary enjoyed spending their time in Myrtle Beach, SC. The family would like to give a special thanks to Kristy Mahan and to his caregivers, Patty, Ann, Princess, and Sandra. There will be a graveside service Monday at 2:00 at Mountain View Cemetery with the Reverend Lee Ellison officiating. The family will receive friends after the service and at other times will be at the home of Howard and Patricia Bolton at 1585 Horseshoe Road, Danville, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Moffett Memorial Baptist Church at 1026 N. Main St. Danville, VA 24540.