Joe is survived by his wife of 40 years, Melba Bolton; his two children, Kristi Bolton Curley of Massachusetts, and Joey Bolton, his wife and children of Cypress, TX; his brother-in-law, Tilton Warren and wife, Lindy Warren of Trinity County; his sister-in-law, Nona Conarroe and husband Gary Conarroe of Trinity County; endeared nephew Lee Conarroe and his children of Corrigan, TX; loving niece, Ann Conrad and daughter, Bianca of Lufkin, TX; and dear friends, Bob and Dorothy Gibson of Lufkin, TX; Jim Sewares of Florida; Ken Kennie of Arizona; and Ronnie Carpentier of Houston, TX. He is proceeded in death by his parents Otis Bolton and Armor Harrison Edmonds; and brother Calvin Bolton.
Joe was born in Shreveport, LA on January 8, 1945 to Otis Bolton and Armor Harrison. He graduated from Pine Tree High School in Longview, TX where he excelled in both football and track. Joe went on to attend Kilgore Junior College and North Texas University in Denton, TX. On February 12, 1979 he married Melba Ann Warren, an executive secretary from Houston, TX. Joe and Melba married in Las Vegas, NV, surrounded by close friends. Melba would remain the apple of Joe’s eye for the next 40 years.
Joe was an outgoing and spirited soul who enjoyed the company of others and never met a stranger. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and frequent trips to Las Vegas. He was extremely proud to be a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the Houston Farm and Ranch Club. He enjoyed traveling and genuinely cherished a special trip to Beijing, China during his business career. Some of his most fond moments were those spent with family and friends at the family lake house on Lake Livingston. Joe was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2019 with reception to follow. Viewing will begin at 12:00 p.m. for those who wish to attend prior to the service. Services will be held at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston TX, 77077.
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