Services will be announced at a later time by Gray Brown Service Mortuary.
Mr. Bothem is survived by his wife, Regina Bothem; daughters, Melanie Bothem (of Reno, NV), Tabitha Nickelson, Misty Rayne Bothem, and Annabelle Bothem (all of Anniston, AL); sons, Donald Bothem, III (of Atlanta, GA), Charles Bothem (of Pittsburgh, PA), Johnnie Bothem (of Syracuse, NY); sisters, Beverly Hitscherich (of Tampa, FL), Marianne Burgess (of Liverpool, NY), and Suzanne Martin (of Ashburnham, MA); and 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald Lawrence Bothem, Sr. and Frances M. Budzielek; and daughter, Melina Escobar.
Mr. Bothem was a professional photographer, and he proudly served 25 years in the United States Army. He also loved to play Santa during the Christmas Season. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, and traveling. He was a beloved family man of strong faith, and he loved Elvis. He was very funny and full of life, and will be greatly missed and forever in the hearts of many.
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