George W. Bolton

George W. Bolton passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born in South Bend, Indiana on August 16, 1953, the son of George D. Bolton and Nita (Hale) Bolton, he was a graduate of Niles Brandywine High School, Class of 1971. George was proud of his community college roots and started his higher education at Southwestern Michigan College. He went on to earn a BA from Western Michigan University and an MBA from Nazareth University. On May 1, 1976, he was united in marriage with Catherine (Kaiser) Bolton of Paw Paw, Michigan, who survives him. Other survivors include his father; two sons, Jacob (Susan) Bolton of Arlington, Virginia, and Nicholas (Erica) Bolton of Roswell, Georgia; four grandchildren, George Joseph, Mary Elizabeth, Sylvia Marion, and Maris Jones; and a brother, Bradley Bolton of Hudsonville, Michigan, along with cousins, nieces and nephews.

George had a long and productive career in the field of pharmaceutical sales where he spent thirty-seven years at Pfizer, winning five Pro Club Awards. His crowning professional achievement was being named the #1 Viagra salesman in America.

George was a long-serving elder and deacon at the First Presbyterian Church in Paw Paw where he also taught Sunday school. He dedicated himself to community service, coaching Little League, driving a bus for the Hackett School athletic program, serving as a Boy Scout adult leader, and donating bone marrow and over fifteen gallons of blood.

For years George dreamed of traveling around the world with his wife and when he retired, he made that dream come true. Under the auspices of National Geographic, they circumnavigated the globe, visiting eleven countries across five continents.

A kind and generous man, George was a beloved member of many communities that will carry his memory in their hearts. The funeral will be Sunday, October 27 at the First Presbyterian Church in Paw Paw, Michigan (120 Pine St). Visitation will be at the church at 1pm, funeral service at 2pm. Reception to follow at the church.

Memorial contributions may be directed to First Presbyterian Church of Paw Paw, Boy Scout Troop 169 of Paw Paw and/or the American Red Cross.