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Harold A. 'Hal' Bouton Charlotte, NC QCWA # 32194 |
Harold Alvin Bouton, Jr. "Hal" CHARLOTTE
Hal, 72, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at his home in Charlotte. He was in the company of his loving family.
Born July 13, 1943 in New York, he was a son of the late Harold Alvin Bouton, Sr. and Ruth Condon Bouton.
Following graduation from Largo High School in St. Petersburg, FL, Hal furthered his education at the University of South Florida where he earned a degree in mass communication.
His career as a television and radio professional began in 1966 on active duty with the US Air Force in Germany, where he was a radio personality for Armed Forces Radio and Television.
After his honorable discharge in 1972, Hal's radio and television career culminated in serving as the President and General Manager of WTVI in Charlotte, retiring from there in 2003. Hal was an active member of the Charlotte community during his career and in retirement.
He was a ham radio enthusiast, using the call sign N4QT, and was actively involved with the Charlotte DX Association, maintaining his passion for mass communication long after his retirement. He was also active at the YMCA and an avid cyclist involved with the Charlotte Bicycle Advocacy Council. Hal was also a longtime member of the 4-mile club.
Hal was a devoted husband, brother, step-father, grandfather, uncle and dog owner. He spent his retirement enjoying a lifetime's worth of travel, dining, movies, and bluegrass music. Hal's passion for photography was crystal clear to his friends and family, with his most cherished work proudly on display at his home in Charlotte and his vacation home in Hendersonville, NC.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Bouton; three step-children, Johnathan (Nicole) and Andrew (Whitney) Thigpen of Charlotte, and Matthew (Kimberly) of Raleigh; and three beloved grandchildren, Landon, Hunter, Cailin, and another grandchild scheduled to arrive in June; as well as his sister, Suzy (Drane), nephew, Matthew, and niece, Amanda of St. Petersburg, FL; and last but not least, his dog Chase.
A service to celebrate Hal's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 6th, in Harry & Bryant's Chapel in the Oaks, 500 Providence Road. The family will receive friends following the service. For those wishing to send memorial gifts, please consider the Humane Society of Charlotte (www.HumaneSocietyofCharlotte.org) or the YMCA of Charlotte (www.ymcacharlotte.org).