Sanford Ray Botts

Sanford Ray Botts ABINGDON, Va. Sanford Ray Botts, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 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 W.Va.; two daughters, Glenna M. "Jane" Botts and Loretta Bumgarner and husband Boyce "Bo" all of Abingdon; one sister, Ruth Thomas of Hamilton, Ohio; six grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 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 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 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. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the guest book. The family of Mr. Sanford Botts is under the care of Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main Street, Abingdon, VA (276) 623-2700.