Charles Leonard Botts

June 21, 1939 - April 28, 2016

Charles Leonard Botts, 76, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at his home in Pratt, Kansas. He was born June 21, 1939 to Marion E. and Barbara Pearlee (Sisson) Botts in Colcord, Oklahoma. On December 28, 1966 he married Velda Juanita (Winter) in Stockton, California. Charles graduated from Tracy High School in Tracy, California in 1957. A few years later he joined the Air Force, was a mechanic on B52 Bomber airplanes. Worked at Tracy Army Depot for a while. Was a skilled carpenter for some years then returned to Tracy Army Depot, where he retired, moving to Kansas, his last days were spent in Pratt, Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Velda of Pratt; daughter, Charyll Arnold of Buckeye, Arizona; 2 grandchildren, Timothy and Nicholas Arnold of Buckeye, Arizona; 3 brothers, Marion Botts of Independence, Missouri, Alvin Botts of Buhl, Idaho and Marlin Botts of Inola, Oklahoma; and sister, Melba Levick of Fair Oaks, California. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Della Dubois. Cremation has taken place. There are no services scheduled.