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Oscar Bothwell Obituary

He was an Ashville native who had been employed with Anniston Army Depot for 24 years, served 20 years with the Alabama National Guard and established his dream restaurant, O' So Good Bar-B-Que in Oneonta. His life brought love and protection to his family and comfort to his loyal customers through his cooking. He was a lifelong member of Overcoming Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Memories remain with his wife of 36 years, Beverly Staton Bothwell; children, Miesha and Jeremy; siblings, Carolyn, Mary, Wanda, Dorothy, Leonard, Jr., Clarence and Edward. Farewell Hour with Military Rites is 1:00 Saturday at Old Liberty Cemetery, Oneonta. Calling Hours at Leeds-Unity Funeral Parlor, Friday Noon until 8:00 and 11:00 until 1:00 at the cemetery Saturday.

Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from Sep. 9 to Sep. 11, 2020.
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Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Herman & Sylvia Mostello

Family

September 16, 2021

He was definitely a friend everyone should hope to have in their lifetime. He was the best cook Loved for you to come visit his Bbq place. We were friends from work and I watched his dream restaurant become reality. We visited as often as we could. My friend will be dearly missed.

Sherry Prickett

Friend

September 24, 2020

What a great guy. Didn't have to wait on his passing to know this .Could make you feel like you were the only one within a hundred miles when you talked. Always went out of his way to do those little special things for you. Love his family.

Johnny Evans

Friend

September 12, 2020

BRO,OSC U WAS A GREAT FR
U R THE BEST COOK,I,HAVE KNOWN N,UA GOOD,PERSON
RIP,UR FR MARVIN
MARVIN TAYLOR
JACKSONVILLE,ALA

Ret.ssg Marvin taylor

Friend

September 12, 2020

I remember the first time Mr. Oscar ate my crockpot lasagna, I was so nervous feeding a real “chef” but he loved it! He was a wonderful man and he will surely be missed...thinking of Mrs. Beverly & all his family..

Janice Otinger

Friend

September 11, 2020

To my cousin Bet. We are praying for you and the family. I have only heard great things regarding your husband. He sounds like a wonderful, caring soul. May rest in arms of our Lord.
And even though we don't communicate often you're my cousin and I love you. Sincerely
Mose (aka) Mosella Smith-Harris
In California.
P.s.
If you need someone to listen or talk. Just let me know. Ok

Mosella A Smith-Harris

Family

September 11, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Oscar was a truly wonderful person and friend who always greeted you with a warm loving smile despite what he might have been going through. He's truly going to be missed my love and condolences to the family. Weeping may endure for a little while but joy comes in the morning. May God continue to keep you in his loving arms as you go through this difficult time.

KEITH MOSTELLA

Friend

September 11, 2020

Renea Hill

September 11, 2020

Oscar was always kind and and giving and showed great love to and concern for my mother, Berth Wells. He will always be remembered for his character and good heart. Sincere condolences from Gregory Hill and family.

Gregory Hill

Family

September 11, 2020

I always thought alot of Oscar. I never saw him without that big smile. He will be missed.

JR Davis

Friend

September 10, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.We love you Oscar (Boo Boo) will miss you, you are one in a million our hearts are hurting.
Herman & Molly ❤

Sylvia Mostello (Herman)

Family

September 10, 2020

Antioch Ministries

September 10, 2020

In loving memory of a great person an outstanding worker and a good friend....

Charles E. Elston

Coworker

September 10, 2020

That smile and personality stood out before you ever spoke to him. Great guy!. God Bless this family!

Jennifer Faulkner

Friend

September 10, 2020

I first met Oscar when I heard there was a man cooking/selling great BBQ in his yard! I was hooked!! I drove from the campground in back to his home many times just to get that BBQ! I found him to be a guy who made you feel like a friend the first time you met him. And his smiling face said everything! Definitely a people person!❤ Go Rest High on That Mountain with our Lord! Prayers for the family!

Becky Reeves

Friend

September 10, 2020

a loved one

September 10, 2020

a loved one

September 9, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Oscar was a sweet wonderful man. Always had a smile . Praying for the family

Susan Hogan

Coworker

September 9, 2020

I enjoyed the talks and laughter with Oscar. He was a very wise man. My prayers and condolences for Beverly and the family!

Rev. Robert B Brown

Friend

September 9, 2020

I am going to miss Oscar he was one of the nicest cousins that you could ever ask for going to miss that great big smile. Rest well cousin you got your wings.

Karen

Family

September 9, 2020

One of the most grateful men I’ve ever known.I will always remember his big smile and laugh.He will be missed,fly high my friend!

Brian Gargus

Friend

September 9, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

James Lauderdale

Coworker

September 9, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Joresa and Joyce Bothwell

Family

September 9, 2020

Prayer's for the family

Dwight, Barbara and Talisa

Dwight Willingham

September 9, 2020

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Leeds-Unity Funeral Service

7531 Parkway Drive, Leeds, AL 35094

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Old Liberty Cemetery

Oneonta, AL

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