TALLULAH — Ernest James Bolton died Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at River Region Medical Center. He was 53.

Mr. Bolton was a lifelong resident of Madison Parish and of the Baptist faith. He was a truck driver and pipeline worker.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Jean Bolton of Tallulah; his mother, Martha Ann Bolton of Tallulah; two brothers, Pete Bolton Jr. and Robert Bolton Sr., both of Tallulah; one sister, Mary Ann Roberson of Tallulah; and nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be at 2:30 today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home with the Rev. Clifton Wheat officiating. Visitation will be today at 1:30 until the service at the funeral home.