Garry Lee

Botkin

Garry Lee Botkin son of the late Esther Eunice Miner and Virgil Lee Botkin was born at Ironton, Missouri, on May 26, 1938. He departed this life at St. John's Mercy in Springfield, Missouri, on September 2, 2009, having attained the age of 71 years, four months and seven days.

On October 26, 1963 in Centerville, Missouri, Garry was united in marriage to Veronica Tate and to this loving union one son was born. Garry attended the Bunker Assembly of God Church. He was an electrical supervisor and taught Electrical Blueprints at McDonnell Aircraft in St. Louis, until returning to the farm. He worked at Doe Run Co. for several years until he retired. Garry took great pride in working on the Bunker Centennial and the Bunker School Alumni Banquet. Garry enjoyed farming and working with his cattle. His loved helping people in need, but most of all he loved spending time with his granddaughters.

Garry is survived by his wife, Veronica Botkin of Bunker, one son, Courtney Botkin and wife Natalie of Republic, two special granddaughters, Alexis and Mikayla Botkin of Republic, one brother, Stanley Botkin and wife Pat of Bunker, one sister, Ruth Ann Parker of Salem, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Friday, 4:30 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Graveside services: Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Crossville Cemetery

Minister: Rev. Ronnie Parker

Music: Jim Pryor

Pallbearers: Lonnie McCall, Rick Sims, Doug Wisdom, Randy Parker, Ryan Parker and Norbert Shacklette.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Bunker, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Bunker Alumni Fund