OBITUARY

Joseph Marcine Bolton Sr.

February 21, 1930 – February 12, 2013

Joseph Marcine Bolton, Jr. was born February 21, 1930, in Theodore, Alabama, and departed this life on February 12, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murray M. Bolton and Viola Anderson Bolton; his three sisters, Marguerite (Tony) Wallace; Mary Mott (Milton) Jordan; and Bernice (Johnny) Castle; and his brother, Murray M. Bolton, Jr. Bolton enlisted in the Army on November 1, 1949. He was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division He was wounded on September 9, 1950 while aiding another soldier wounded in action. Bolton was awarded the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, National Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal with Bronze Star, the United Nations Service Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation. He returned to Korea in 1997 and was awarded the Peace Ambassador Medal. Bolton was a member of Saint Dominic Catholic Church where he served on the first parish council and was an Eucharistic Minister. He was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. He was a charter member of The Military Order of the Purple Heart and was Past Commander. He was a charter member of the Korean War Veterans Association and served five years as President. He was chairman of the committee that built the KWVA Memorial at Battleship Park. He was honored by the Veteran’s Day Commission as Veteran of the Year in 2003. Bolton is survived by his devoted wife, Margaret (Lipscomb) Bolton; his son, Joseph Bolton, Jr. (Linda); his grandchildren, Joseph, III (Katie) and Alison; his brother, Donnie Bolton (Vera); and his brother-in-law, Archbishop Emeritus Oscar Lipscomb. The family will receive friends from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Radney Funeral Home, Dauphin Street, with the Rosary at 5:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 A.M. on Friday, February 15, 2013 at St. Dominic Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens.

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  • Visitation Thursday, February 14, 2013
  • Funeral Service Friday, February 15, 2013
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Mary Eloise. Jemison

February 8, 2014

My prayers.. Joe, was a special person in my life..Eloise Jemison.

Bert Langley

March 9, 2013

Joe, I just heard about your father. I still remember him and your mother from the St. Monica days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mother.

Ruth Tuite

February 19, 2013

We are very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in are thoughts and prayers.

Bill Hale

February 16, 2013

Margaret,
If I can only do half as much as Joe did during his stay with us, I'll consider myself blessed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. God bless.
Bill Hale

February 15, 2013

Margaret, prayerful condolences to you and your family--Catherine and Eric DuCote.

February 15, 2013

Mrs.Bolton,Our prayers and sympathy are with you.Mr Joe did so much for us at Saint Monica's in our early days.Heaven is filling up with the Saint Monica founders and I hope they have a lawn party planned when we arrive.Love Brenda and Larry Wacker

February 15, 2013

my neighbor(Parks, who is related to you) told me this morning of Joe's death.
Margaret Joyce, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Deacon Marvin Johns Bon Secour,Al.

Paul & Ann Burkholder

February 15, 2013

The Burkholder family remembers a great man and friend in Joe. His smile and zest for life will be missed.

Joy Cross Potter

February 15, 2013

So sorry for your loss. My Mom (Mary Louise) thought very highly of her Uncle Joe. I remember speaking with him at Granny's funeral four years ago...such a kind man. Our prayers are with you.
Joy Cross Potter

Eloise Jemison

February 15, 2013

Eloise Jemison

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