Billy Young Bottoms

West Union, SC — Billy Young Bottoms, 85, husband of Dorothy Martin Bottoms, of 165 Bottoms Drive, West Union, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, at his home.

 

A native of Newry, SC, Mr. Bottoms was the son of the late Frank and Zoah Martin Bottoms. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving as a Seabee for twenty-two years. Mr. Bottoms also worked as a security officer after the military. He was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.

 

In addition to his wife, Mr. Bottoms is survived by his sons: Chris Bottoms of West Union, SC and William John Bottoms of Franklin, NC; daughters: Teresa Rizzo of Columbia, SC, Casey Southard of Franklin, NC and Katie Slater of the home; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Bottoms was preceded in death by brother: James M. Bottoms.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 PM, Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel.

 

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:00-4:00 PM, Tuesday, prior to the service, at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church, P.O. Box 458, Walhalla, SC 29691.

 

The family is at their respective homes.

Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.