Burnet County, TX - Obits: Frank Bolt, 1943

September 1, 2000



Submitted by: moraca824@aol.com (Bettie S. Cavanaugh) 

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MR. FRANK BOLT CALLED BY DEATH



On December 29th, 1943, at his home in BURNET, Mr. Frank Bolt was called by death. 

He had been in poor health for many years, but bore his bodily ills with fortitude 

and courage.



His funeral service was held December 31st in the Northington Funeral Chapel, 

conducted by Rev. Buren Sparks, pastor of First Baptist Church of BURNET of which 

deceased was a consistent member. Burial was in the BURNET Cemetery, the pallbearers 

being, Mannie Shilling, Jesse Ellett, Wallace Riddell, Hunter Hibler, Earl Sawyer 

and Vernon Greer.



Mr. Bolt was born in BURNET County, Texas on June 13th, 1877, and resided in this 

section all his life. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Flora Kate 

Carr of Dublin, Mrs. Mary Hibler of Bellaire, Lieut. Juanita Bolt, a nurse in Australia, 

one son Brooks Bolt of Austin, Two sisters, Mrs. W. B. Atkinson, of Coleman, Mrs. J. H. 

Fry of Brownwood, and one brother, Jeff Bolt of BURNET, all of whom were at his funeral 

with the exception of the daughter in Australia.



Frank Bolt was a good man, and had the respect and friendship of all with whom he was 

associated. The family have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.