Memorial services for Claude C. Bolt, 87, of Overbrook, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 16 in the Harvey-Douglas Centennial Chapel, Ardmore, with pastor Mike Craig officiating.
Born November 17, 1925, in Konawa, the son of Edward C. and Florence Culpepper Bolt, he died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in the Ardmore hospital.
He and the former Wilma Jean Bailey were married September 10, 1948, in Seminole, and she preceded him in death. Mr. Bolt had lived in the Overbrook community since 1988, moving there from Shawnee. He retired as a supervisor after working for several oilfield companies. He was an RSVP volunteer. He had a passion for traveling the country and seeing many of the United States natural beauties. He also loved to spend time in Las Vegas. Mr. Bolt was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, where he served during World War II.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James and Joe Bolt; sisters, Pauline Gaines and Verna Mae Edwards; and two infant brothers.
Survivors include two daughters, Susan Burnett and husband Ronald J., and Patricia Bolt, all of Shawnee; grandchildren, Jason S. Burnett and wife Yi Kwon-Soon of Seoul, South Korea, and Jeremy R. Burnett of Shawnee; a great-grandchild, Grace Burnett of Seoul; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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A photo of Mr. Bolt is included in this obituary.