Harold James Wolverton Sr.

Jim Wolverton of Bay City, Michigan passed away on September 21, 2026, at the age of 96. Born to Orin and Abbie Wolverton on September 19, 1930 in Bay City MI. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Gerrie, sisters Sally and Virginia,

brothers Orin and Don, and son-in-law Tom.

Jim retired as the manager of the composing room for the Bay City Times. After retiring he moved to Tennessee and enjoyed playing golf with his wife and new friends. When he lost his beloved wife Gerrie he returned to Bay City to be near two of his sons. Jim especially loved playing cards with his friends at New Hope Bay, Tuesday night at Amvets with his son Jim, and at family gatherings with his grandsons and family members, bike riding and spending time with his family. He had a passion for playing games of all kinds including jigsaw and Sudoku puzzles. He also loved his Cheese Whiz, grilled steaks, V-8, Spanish peanuts and pineapple. Jim is survived by his five children Debbie (Tom) O'Neill of Kinsale VA, Jim Jr. (Diane) Wolverton of Bay City Ml, Andy Wolverton of Bay City MI, Bonnie (Tim) Leahy of Kalispell MT, and Chris Wolverton of Whitefish MT; seven grandchildren Charlie (O'Neill), Ryan, Aaron & Nathan (Wolverton), Christine (Harmes), Shannon & Steven (Leahy); as well as seven great grandchildren Riley, Thomas, Mary Catherine, Tiara, Gentry, Aria and Jonathan.

Jim was dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed.

Services will be private per Jim's request