Mr. Ado Bolton

ADO was the ninth of eleven children born to Johnny and Margie Bolton. He embarked on his spiritual journey at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia, MS, where he was raised. Ado completed his education at the Columbia and Marion County Schools, earning his diploma and vocational certificate. Following his graduation, he temporarily relocated to Plainfield, NJ, with some of his siblings, before eventually settling in Berkeley, CA, where he met and married Arnetta Washington, his beloved wife of 44 years. Their union brought forth a son, Jonathan. Ado and Arnetta were active members of Berkeley Mount Zion MBC in Berkeley, CA. Ado was a quietly, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, son, son-in-law, brother and friend. He dedicated over 40 years of his life to the construction industry. ADO found great joy in meticulously maintaining his home, yard and vehicles. He cherished moments spent with his granddaughters, especially delighting in blowing bubbles with the youngest. In his leisure time, Ado would pick up his camera to capture precious memories and strum on his guitar. ADO, known as "King of the Road" and a seasoned traveler, was no stranger to long journeys from California to Mississippi, and more recently, Mississippi to Georgia. He took incredible care in preparing for these trips, even transforming the back of his truck into a comfortable space with carpeting, speakers, and other amenities for his family's convenience. In 2015, Ado and Arnetta relocated to Brandon, MS, where they became active members of Sweet Home Church of Christ Holiness USA. Ado dedicated himself to serving as a trustee, and played a significant role in the Food Pantry Ministry at Sweet Home Church. ADO was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Margie Bolton; brothers, Charlie F. Bolton and Eddie H. Bolton; sisters, Roxie Tyler, Wanilla Sanders, Camellia Richards and Alice Bolton. The memories of ADO will live on in the hearts of his wife, Arnetta Bolton, and Son, Jonathan (Tia) Bolton; granddaughters, Tailyn Smith and Journey Bolton of Dallas, GA; mother-in-law, Earlean Washington of Brandon, MS; brother, Henry John Bolton of Columbia, MS; sisters, Hannah Jones and Julie Nell Bolton of Columbia, MS and Irene Jefferson of Gulf Port, MS; sisters-in-law, Pauline (Charles) Thomas of Vallejo, CA, Doris (Larry) Thompson of Austin Town, OH, Cassandra (Felton) Hill of Brandon. MS and Lavetta Pettway of San Leandro, CA; brothers-in-law, Willie (Jean) Washington and Joe (Brenda) Washington of Brandon, MS; aunts, Shirley Jenkins Thompson and Barbara (Ira) Bridges of Brandon, MS and Gurtha Washingion of Clinton, MS; uncles, Shedrick (Helen) Byrd of Norfolk, VA and Isaiah Washington Sr. of Pearl, MS; the Jones Family, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends: ADO will be truly missed by his loved ones and friends.

Mr. Ado Bolton

March 26, 1950 - March 3, 2024