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James Bottom Obituary
TALLULA, IL - James Forrest "Bud, Timber" Bottom, 85, of Tallula, passed away March 28, 2017, at Sunny Acres Nursing Home surrounded by his beloved family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Burl and Margaret Bottom; brother, Robert Patrick Bottom; sister, Joyce Babington; and brother-in-law, Ken Babington.
Bud enjoyed sitting on the patio watching the birds while drinking a glass of wine, reading the paper, and visiting with his neighbors and friends. He especially enjoyed his lifelong Cub/Cardinal rivalry that he shared with many.
Bud worked as a fertilizer salesman for many years for Kaiser and Brandt Fertilizer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Diane; two daughters, Lori Bottom of Tallula, and Lisa (Kurt) Howard of Petersburg; two special daughters, Amanda (Nick) Vandenbergh of Tallula, and Ashley (Eric) Gill of Springfield; three foreign exchange daughters: Esther (Frank) Hellinga of Amsterdam, Netherlands, Mira Jarvinen of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Karin Wehrmueller of Lucerne, Switzerland; grandchildren: Shelby Howard, Allison (Blake) Carter, Aurelia, Parker, MaKinley Vandenbergh, and Jonathan and Evan Gill; and numerous cousins, in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Tallula Christian Church.
Funeral service will be Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Tallula Christian.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bud's name may be made to: Tallula Christian Church; the Tallula Fire Department, or the Tallula BLS.
Please visit Bud's online obituary at www.hurleyfh.com.
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Ned Bandy
April 3, 2017
Diane and Family
Please accept our condolences of Bud's passing. Our prayers. May he rest in peace. Heaven is a better place with Bud there. He never knew a stranger.
June Simmons (Minor/Smith)
March 31, 2017
Diane & Family - Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss of this great guy. He was one of the most pleasant guys I have ever known & it was always a pleasure to chat with him. I don't think he ever met a stranger. I'm out of state & won't be able to attend his services, but my thoughts & prayers will be with all of you. May God bless & keep you during this time of sorrow.
Jennie Hogan
March 30, 2017
Diane and Family, So sorry to hear of Bud's passing. We had a great time when you visited VT a few years back. Just wanted you to know your VT cousins are praying for everyone. Here is one of my favorite quotes from the Wizard of Oz: "Your heart is not judged by how much you love, but how much you are loved by others."
March 30, 2017
Diane and family we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Jim and I could always talk sports as he was an avid fan. We are also sorry that we will not be home yet so we will not be able to attend the services. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Marilyn Johnson
March 30, 2017
Diane and Family, So very sorry to hear of Bud's passing. I remember him being at Tallula School, just kind of going along with life. Thinking of you dearly. With love, the Kelton family.
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