Mr. James Booker "PeeWee" Bolton, Sr., 86, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Beaumont, Texas.

Celebration Memorial Service for Mr. Bolton, Sr. will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Mercy Funeral Home Chapel located at (1395 Gladys Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703) under the direction of Mercy Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Social distancing and facial masks are recommended.

His Story

James "PeeWee" Bolton, Sr., was born to the late Jessie and Earlene Bolton on September 7, 1939. PeeWee, Sr. was a kind, loving person with a warm spirit. A devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather. He was a gentle, soft-spoken family man whose love was felt more than heard.

PeeWee, Sr. worked for Mobil for over 20 years as a chef. He later joined Tidewater and continued as a chef until he retired. PeeWee, Sr. was proceeded in death by his parents: Jessie and Earlene Bolton; siblings, James Alvin Bolton, Tommy Bolton, Charles Ray Bolton, and daughter, Bonita Bolton Perry.

PeeWee, Sr. has left to cherish his precious memories his loving wife of 67 years, Melba Criton Bolton, children: Luzon Wheeler, Stephanie Garrett, James "PeeWee" Bolton Jr. (Linda), Ronnie Bolton (Tarya), grandchildren: Kierra Reece, Kristopher Taylor, Brittany Spikes (Delester), Michael Brignac, Jr., Marlon Brignac, Kayla Bolton, Detrick Garrett Jr. (Ruth), Candice Garrett, Makeya Rideau, Darian Garrett, Ronnie Bolton Jr., Madison Bolton; 17 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; siblings, Jesse Earl Bolton, Margaret Bolton, son-in-law: Gary Perry; two sisters-in-law, Betty Stewart and Johnnie Marie Durden; and a host of nieces and nephews other relatives and friends.