George W. Bolton passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born in South Bend, Indiana on Aug. 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, Dowagiac. He went on to earn a BA from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, and an MBA from Nazareth University, Kalamazoo.
On May 1, 1976, he was united in marriage with Catherine (Kaiser) Bolton of Paw Paw, Michigan, who survives. 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 37 years at Pfizer, winning five Pro Club Awards. His crowning professional achievement was being named the No. 1 Viagra salesman in America.
George was a long-serving elder and deacon at First Presbyterian Church, 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 15 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 11 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.
A funeral was held Sunday, Oct. 27 at First Presbyterian Church, Paw Paw, 120 Pine St. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service. Following the service, a reception was held at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to First Presbyterian Church, Paw Paw, 120 Pine Street, Boy Scout Troop 169, Paw Paw, and/or the American Red Cross.
