He was born May 6, 1946 in Philipsburg, a son of the late Thomas and Ruth Fowler Botwright.
Robert served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.
He worked as a corrections officer at SCI Greene until his retirement.
Surviving are his four children, Stacey Ross of Alabama, Jennifer Botwright of Pennsylvania, Robert W. Botwright Jr. of Florida, and Beau Botwright of Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren.
Deceased in addition to his parents are a brother, Thomas Botwright Jr.; a sister, Cheryl Owens; a grandson, Robert Wayne Botwright III.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd., Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor.