Sanford Ray Botts, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 31, 2010.
He was born on June 24, 1927. He was the son of Henry J. Botts and Cora Mae Stata Botts.
He was a life-long resident of Washington County, where he was an avid farmer and loved his hunting. He retired with 22 years service from the Virginia Department of Transportation.
In addition to his parents and six brothers, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Brian D. Arnold.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Arnold Botts; one son Kenneth R. Botts and wife, Freda of Blair WV.; two daughters, Glenna M. "Jane" Botts and Loretta Bumgarner and husband Boyce "Bo" all of Abingdon; one sister, Ruth Thomas of Hamilton, OH; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on at 11:00 am, Monday, January 3, 2011 at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Kenneth Widner and Pastor Larry Linkous officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Arnold, Dennis Arnold, Phil Lowe, Jeff Gobble, Kevin Hatfield and Kenneth Akers. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at Farris Funeral Service.
The family would like to thank all the friends, neighbors, Hospice, Dr. Handy, and especially their new family member, Judy Widener for all their help and support.