Wesley Thomas Bolton Obituary (1953 - 2019)

Wesley Thomas "Tom" Bolton, 65 of Bloomington passed away Friday February 15, 2019 at 1:42 PM at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, IL. There will be no service at Tom's request. Beck Memorial Home in Bloomington is handling arrangements. Tom was born September 10, 1953 in New Rochelle, NY the son of James Rea and Isabella Jane (McElroy) Gibson, the stepson of John Bolton. They preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter Jessica (Tim) Cavallo of Bloomington, two grandchildren Samara Childs and Dominic Cavallo, his three siblings, Joseph Rea (Penny) Bolton of Palos Heights, Douglas (Janet) Bolton of South Lake Tahoe, CA and Dawn (Ken) Larson of South Lake Tahoe, CA, his best friend of many years Peggy Bentley of Bloomington, his nieces and nephews Janis (James) McGuffin, Becky Bolton, Joe (Ashley) Bolton, Nicole Brandt and Noelle Brandt, and granduncle to many grand nieces and nephews. Tom was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He served his country from 1971-1975 during the Vietnam War Era. He later worked many years for the United States Postal Service. Tom spent the last 6 years as a driver for Connect Transit in Bloomington. He last worked Sunday February 10, 2019. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Grade School in Bloomington.