
John William Bolt
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John William Bolt formerly of Greenville, S.C., passed away on August 17, 2023 at Martha Franks Retirement Home in Laurens, S.C.
Born July 20, 1932 in Laurens, S.C., he was the son of the late William Murphy Bolt and Mary Burts Bolt. He was a graduate of Laurens High School and Presbyterian College, class of 1954, with a degree in Business Administration.
John was retired from Graybar Electric Company after serving in various sales and management assignments at Graybar locations in South Carolina, Alabama, Virginia, Texas, and Georgia.
John had a rather unique perspective on life and lived it accordingly. He was an avid outdoorsman: hunting, fishing, camping, boating, water skiing and especially his love of gardening and working on his Lake Greenwood property. Above all else though, was his love of family.
He is survived by his children: David Bolt, Marie Vandegrift (Ron), Malinda McMillan ("BIT"); six grandchildren- Amy, Michael (Brittany), Matthew (Ayca), Lisa, Taylor and Shannon and one great-grandchild Zehra. Also, nephews Chuck, Mike, Jim and niece Mary.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his high school sweetheart since age 15, the true and only love of his life and wife of 66 years, Betty Swofford Bolt; a brother, Charles Bolt; sisters: Helen Davis and Nancy Robertson; nephew John Robertson.
John was a long-time active member of Rosemont Baptist Church and requests that any memorial gifts be sent to: The Brotherhood Group, Rosemont Baptist Church, 2267 Dillard Road, Waterloo, SC 29384.
At John's request, no formal services will be held. A private, family-only memorial will be celebrated at an appropriate time as selected by his children.
