Robert Francis Botham “Bob”, 90 of Warsaw and formerly of Akron, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his home with his daughter Laura by his side.
He was born in Buffalo, NY on July 27th, 1934, a son of the late Lee F. Botham and Dorothy Hartmetz Botham.
While serving in the United States Navy during the Korean War, Bob met a woman, Rena Pearl Sedden, who would become his wife for the next 60 years. After serving our great country honorably, Bob spent the majority of his career over several decades as a truck driver, where he would also go on to save many lives and always seemed to be at the right place at the right time while on the road.
Bob very much enjoyed woodworking, collecting sports cards, watching Bills and Sabres games, watching old TV westerns and listening to The Statler Brothers. Bob was a longstanding member of the Akron Fire Company as well as the Lockport Woodworkers.
Bob and Rena went on to have 4 children: Marsha Botham, Debbie (Barry) Schoonover, Laura (Michael) Hohensee, Robert (Amy) Botham, 15 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 1 great, great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Bob is also survived by siblings: David (Maryann) Botham, Gary (Lil) Botham and Judy (Rick) Kochems.
Bob was predeceased by his loving wife Rena Sedden Botham, his daughter Marsha Botham and two brothers Lee "Bup" Botham and Ronald Botham. Finally, Bob was followed in passing by his favorite furry friend, Jake, also known as "Little Buddy".
There will be no prior visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to your local hospice. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.
