Jon C. Bolton, Sr., 71, of Tampa passed away on Monday, September 17, 2012.
Born in Corinth, VT, he was a graduate of Manatee High School in Bradenton and Tampa College. He served in the US Navy and retired as owner of Progressive Corp. to pursue his passion for photography and antique cars. He was a General Contractor, Licensed Real Estate Broker, and Registered Barber for 45 years. Jon was an active member of Fowler Avenue Baptist Church and recorded a veteran radio program, “The Eagle Speaks”.
He was preceded in death in July by his wife, Betty. Survivors include his two sons, Jon C., II of Oviedo, FL and Rick McCarthy; daughter Jill Alt, both of Tampa; brother, Harry of Madison, FL; sister, Grace Bolton of White River Junction, VT; and six grandchildren.
Visitation will be at 10 AM on Thursday, September 20, 2012, with services beginning at 10:30 AM at Fowler Avenue Baptist Church, 6161 E. Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace. Interment with full military honors will be presented at 1:30 PM at FL National Cemetery, Bushnell. The family requests all attending display their Antique Cars.
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I will truly miss Jon (classmate of MHS) as will so many others whose lives he touched. His smile and wit was infectious and quite the gentleman. My sympathies go out to all of his family…the summer of 2012 has not been kind to you.
Hopefully prayers and blessings will help you find solace.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Bolton family during this sad and difficult this time….
Stephanie Giglio Musumeci
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Jon, I will always remember the hilarious night in high school when your dad gave me a ride home after a pit stop at your grandmother’s. I hope you have many happy memories to carry with you in coming days.
Tiffany
As a long-time business associate of Jon, I feel blessed to have shared his value system and especially his friendship. Rest in the eternal peace of God’s grace.
we will miss jon in our car club and his wonderful personality. he will surely be missed and we send sincere sympathy to his family. love, george and jean
Jon, you were a good brother-in-law and a good husband to my sister. I know you loved her and your heart was broken when she passed away two short months ago. I believe that God in all his Mercy saw fit to rejoin the two of you and that you are with her now. I’m so thankful that you were able to visit with us a few weeks ago. It meant a lot to me and to Mom. Love and miss you!
We will miss Jon – his sense of humor, christian values and he left a major impact on us.
May many happy memories carry each of you through this sorrowful and difficult time.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as you send another loved one to the arms of Christ. We will miss Jon and Steak and Shake as we enjoyed talking with you about some of the cars you owned when you were younger.
May God Bless the family with an extra measure of His Love.
Bob and Sandy McIntyre
Jon – you will be missed. You seemed so happy when you recently came to visit us. Tony throughly enjoyed the visit as he does not get out much. You touched so many lives. Keep driving and taking those great photos. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Thank you for being “my favorite father-in-law” Jon, lol. You always got such a kick out of calling me your favorite daughter-in-law, even though I was your only DIL. I am eternally grateful for the values you passed down to your son. He is a true gentleman and I know he loves me with the depth that you loved Betty. I realize even more now as we settle your home, just how much he is like you. We miss you dearly but are confident you and Betty are together again with Jesus. I love you, Bobbi Lynn Bolton
I’m sorry I didn’t get to write earlier. Papa Jon you were so sweet. I miss you so much. I think bout you and Grandma Betty often. I should have listen to your car stories more often. It just doesn’t feel right bein in your house without you there. Tell Jesus I said hi. I love you Papa Jon, from your girl and eldest grandchild.
Im fairly sure this is the Jon Bolton I was looking up. The picture is a good resemblance and 2 of his children Jon and Jill is too much of a coincidence. My name is Alina, if I have the right Jon Bolton who lived on Brookside Lane in Tampa back in the 70’s, I used to babysit Jon (Jon-Jon) and Jill. I lived
across the street. My dad Guillermo and Jon were good friends and neighbors. He was married to Chris at that time but I believe they got divorced. Im sad to see Jon Sr passed away in 2012. He was such a good person, I have great memories of those years we lived acroos from them in Tampa.