William Lance “Whitey” Bolt, Sr., 88 of Willis, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1936 to the late Dellas & Alma Bolt. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Douglas Bolt, Nelson Bolt, Maynard Bolt, James Bolt, Coy Bolt, and Alton Bolt; and sisters, Iris Spangler and Carol Lou Goad.
He was a carpenter for the union in Washington, DC and on Saturdays he worked at a saw mill. Later he spent many years as a sawyer at the saw mill and timber business. He then purchased a tractor trailer and hauled freight and equipment. He also farmed and raised beef cattle.
He was an avid NASCAR fan. He loved to hunt grouse, bear, and deer, search for ginseng, and go fishing.
We lost the patriarch of our family. Everyone knew “Whitey”.
He was a long-standing fixture in the Willis community and over the years he
was also known as the “Willis greeter” and the unofficial mayor of Willis. Our
family was lucky enough to call him Husband, Dad, Papa, and Gramps. A man of
few words but great kindness, he touched the lives of all who knew him. He had
a quiet strength and unwavering love for his family. He was always quick with a
smile and a wave and was constantly on the lookout for “risky business” from
his family. He leaves behind a legacy of love that will never be forgotten. We
will miss you.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Doris Bolt; children, Loretta and Sam Townley, William and Shelley Bolt, and David and Patricia Bolt; grandchildren, Autumn Garofola (Craig), Janessa Schoolfield (Charles), Jaimie Bolt (Andrew Williamson), Harley Hall, and Trey Bolt (Leticia Rico); great-grandchildren, Evan Schoolfield, Ellie Hall, Reed Garofola, and Wrenna Noelle Bolt; brother and sister-in-law, Michael “Mack” and Penny Bolt; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nelda Sue Baker, Alma Faye and Geraland Dalton, and Gloria Jean and Jerry Ray Branscome; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024 in Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in the McPeak Harris Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the McPeak Harris Cemetery, Pavilion Fund, c/o Sierra Duncan, 1493 Indian Creek Rd NW, Indian Valley, VA 24105.
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