Charles Edward Bolton

Charles “Charlie” Edward Bolton, surrounded by his loving family, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, at the age of 72. Charlie was born in Lake Village, AR, January 8, 1947. He liked telling people he shared the same birth date with Elvis Presley. When he was five, his father, Charles Goodman, was killed in an accident. Several years later his mother, Alice Louise St.Palley, married James Bolton who adopted Charlie. His parents soon had a daughter, Sheila, making Charlie a proud big brother. With a Dad in the Air Force, he lived in a variety of places, including Japan for several years. The Washington area was his Dad's last assignment and their family decided to make Maryland their home. Charlie graduated from Oxon Hill High School in 1965 and then attended the University of Maryland. In high school Charlie was an outstanding athlete and, in particular, an extremely talented football player (#20). He received many awards in recognition of his achievements. He married Keila Ramage in his early twenties. They had a beautiful son, Justin, who tragically passed away in 2003. Charlie remarried in 1979. He and Debbie Bolton celebrated 40 wonderful years of marriage this past July. They were each other's best friends and supporters through good and bad times. They became proud parents of Jesse in 1981. Charlie had a long and successful career in the printing industry. He was recognized by many as a master in his field. Sharing his skills and teaching others was always a priority. He was an avid sports fan and loved attending his sons' athletic events. He coached from time-to-time and often assisted other coaches. He was passionate about boating, fishing and hunting, and enjoyed them most when Justin and Jesse were with him. He and Debbie loved spending time with family, especially with his in-laws, Ike and Pat Williams, and his Mom and her late husband, Ted St.Palley. Friends were also always welcome at the Bolton household. Through the years, Charlie remained very close to Debbie's relatives in England. Together they made several visits there to participate in special family events. They also enjoyed family visits to Arkansas and North Carolina. As a proud Grandpa to Mitchell (Justin's son), Patrick (Jesse's son), and Bradley (Patrick's big brother), he was a complete and willing pushover. His face lit up whenever they were around. All of his grandsons are impressive young men. Another grandson will soon be born to Jesse and Jacqueline Murphy. Charlie's family will certainly share stories about Grandpa Bolton. Charlie is survived by his wife, Debbie Bolton; his mother, Louise St.Palley; son Jesse Bolton and Jacqueline Murphy; grandsons Mitchell Bolton, Patrick Bolton and Bradley Holt; Mitchell's fiancé, Alissa Banks; sister Sheila Bolton; step-brother Eric St.Palley; nephew Anthony Bolton; and dearest friends Bill and Dee Garris and their family. In England and Canada, Charlie is survived by Debbie's cousins John Holding and Mary Dixon; Glynda, Mike, Sarah and Robert Turner; Renee De Gannes; Philip, Sarah, Emma and Alex Holding. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Tuesday, September 24 from, 5 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (410.268.8816). Visit their website to contribute or mail your donation to The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Charles Edward Bolton please visit our Sympathy Store.