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After his earthly vessel gave way to the effects of a long illness, the precious soul of Neil Clinton Botkin mercifully returned to God, our great and wonderful creator, on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Neil, who was 52, leaves behind to later follow him his forever wife and best friend, Lisa; his loving mother, Barbara Lee Harris Savage and her husband, Michael Savage; three fine brothers, Brian Keith "Buck", Scott Aubrey, and Stewart Avery Botkin; their respective spouses, Connie, Ramona, and Patty Botkin; a young nephew, Brian Keith "LB" Botkin Jr.; a sweet and beautiful family dog named Cocoa; and a host of other loved and precious family members living in both the local and western Virginia areas.
A man of true honor, Neil took great pride in providing the best possible service to the many special clients of his home-based painting business, Colour Crafters, for more than 25 years. Also, being a man of many talents, Neil earned a 1st degree black belt in Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate Do, played finger-style guitar (both 6- and 12-string) like a maestro, and performed hand-crafted improvements and repairs to acoustic guitars with a meticulous flair.
Neil's other interests included feeding and caring for birds and other wildlife, camping, hiking, and occasionally, fishing. He was a sincere lover of art, music, nature, God, and country.
While Neil will be deeply missed by all who love him so very much, his departure from this life into one of eternal peace and joy is a blessing to be first understood, and ultimately appreciated.
The family received friends 3-4 p.m. Friday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in downtown Hampton. At 4 p.m., Neil's life was celebrated in the funeral home chapel.
Online condolences may be offered at www.vagazette.com.
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Lisa,
With loving thoughts and prayers that you are comforted during this difficult time. You and Neil hold special places in our hearts.
Love, Lynn & Dan
Lynn Wilkie
May 28, 2012
My condolences to the family of Neil. May God grant you comfort.
Psalms 145:3
May 24, 2012
Lisa, so sorry for your loss. I just heard about Neil, Sending heartfelt sympthay to you and the rest of the family. May God comfort you now and in the days ahead. You are a special person hold your memories close to your heart! God Bless You.
Natalie Burke, Loan
May 13, 2012
Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you take comfort in knowing many of your friends are thinking about you in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Scott Nylund
May 10, 2012
Lisa,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Susan Horne
May 9, 2012
Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about Neil. Please accept my condolences and prayers that God will send his comfort to you in your time of grief. God bless you and hold you close.
Bill Minich
May 9, 2012
Lisa, My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family during this difficult time.
Donna Wood
May 9, 2012
Lisa, you are in my thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow and need. We're all thinking about you here in the basing world.
God Bless,
Brent
brent king
May 9, 2012
Lisa I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Craig Hughes
May 9, 2012
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