John Edmund Botts IV

John Edmund Botts IV, “Johnny” (37), of Middletown, CT passed away unexpectedly Wednesday March 2, 2022. John was born May 16, 1984 in Yakima WA to Lauretta Botts and the late John E. Botts III. Johnny was raised in Old Lyme, CT where he found his love of sports, the outdoors and the beach.

John was a “jack of many trades”, for years he worked in commercial window installation, iron works, construction/roofing, painting and was always working random jobs to help friends out.

John enjoyed baseball especially the Yankees, and spending time outdoors with friends and family. He touched the lives of many sponsoring others to beat their addictions and helping them move towards achieving their life goals. Johnny wore his heart on his sleeve; many will remember him for his bright smile, his sense of humor and his willingness to lend a hand or an ear for those who needed it. Of all the things John was passionate about he loved none more than his beautiful children. They were the light in his life, he loved them fiercely and fought to try and be a better person for them.

Along with his mother Lauretta Botts of Middletown, CT he will be forever missed by his children; Son Dominick and daughters Brooklyn and Skylar of Ledyard, CT, Daughter Adarrah of Tolland, CT and daughter Brielle of Orem, UT where she lives with her mother Sharday Olah, John’s fiancé and the love he always searched for. John and Sharday are expecting a second daughter this summer.

Johnny also leaves behind siblings who will miss him dearly; his two big brothers Monte Neumeyer of Fairview, TN, and Eric Neumeyer, wife Shonda and their two children Addisyn and Jack of Selah, WA; and his big sister Maureen Rajotte, husband Jeff and their sons Cameron and Bryce of East Hartford, CT.

A celebration of life will be planned for later this summer so his Fiancé and newest bundle of joy can attend.