Harold “Gene” Bolton passed away on November 25, 2020 at the age of 85.  He was a longtime resident of Farmington Hills, MI.

Gene was born on December 23, 1934 to Ruth and Jay Delmar Bolton. Gene was born and raised in Danville, IN where he graduated from Danville High School. Gene attended General Motors Institute in Flint, MI and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked at General Motors for 47 years as a Product Engineer on automobiles, aircrafts and tanks.

Gene was the loving father of Marcia (Paul) Slatin and Doug (Gity) Bolton. Proud grandfather of Andrew and Julia Slatin and Diana and Kathryn Bolton. Dear brother of Marylyn Leavitt and Jack (Sandy) Bolton and uncle to many nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by his former spouse, Janice Bolton.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. He will be laid to rest at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens in Novi, Michigan. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Dr, Southfield, MI 48076. Online donations may be made at https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/memorial-giving.html .

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