Kenward L. "Kenny" Bolton

Kenward L. "Kenny" Bolton, 65, of Metamora, IL passed away at 12:20 am on Friday, December 9, 2016 at his residence. He was born on February 16, 1951 in Steele, MO to Gus K. and Doris E. (Denton) Bolton. He married Priscilla "Pat" Bratton. He then married Sandra J. Hahn in August, 1997 in East Peoria, IL. She survives. Also surviving are his daughter Tonya (Brian) Palmisano of Metamora; grandchildren Haley and Nicholas Palmisano; step-daughter Kim (Paul) Martin of Toluca, IL; step-grandchildren Mallory (Darren) Fiedler, Jake Martin, and Noah Martin; step-great-grandson Kolten Fiedler; siblings Maria (Denny) Gardner and Terry (Lynda) Bolton both of East Peoria, Karen (Gary) Willms of Peoria Heights, David (Virginia) Orr of East Peoria, Rick (Tina) Orr of O'Fallon, IL, Wanda (Roger) Routt of East Peoria, and David Green of Memphis, TN; and his dog, Lizzy. He was preceded in death by his father and step-mother Dorothy Bolton. Kenny loved boating, camping, driving the golf cart, and classic cars. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and was liked by everyone. He was a friendly and fun-loving person. He attended Great Oaks Community Church in Germantown Hills. Kenny was strong in his faith. He touched many lives with his humor. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel, Metamora with Reverend Bill White officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Metamora. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61637. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.