John Thomas Shotwell
John Thomas Shotwell
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Nov
21
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mill Creek Baptist Church
11475 Lee Hwy, Fincastle, VA 24090
Send FlowersNov
22
Memorial service
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mill Creek Baptist Church
11475 Lee Hwy, Fincastle, VA 24090
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Botetourt Funeral Home and Crematory - Buchanan ChapelJohn Shotwell Obituary
A Visitation with the Shotwell family will be held at the Mill Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Friday, November 21st, 2025, from 3pm to 7pm.
A Memorial Service will take place in the Mill Creek Baptist Church Sanctuary on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, at 1pm.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
14920 Lee Highway PO Box 1145, Buchanan, VA 24066
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Upcoming Events
Nov
21
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mill Creek Baptist Church
11475 Lee Hwy, Fincastle, VA 24090
Send FlowersNov
22
Memorial service
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mill Creek Baptist Church
11475 Lee Hwy, Fincastle, VA 24090
Send FlowersServices provided by
Botetourt Funeral Home and Crematory - Buchanan Chapel