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William Raymond Botts

January 29, 1961 — July 22, 2024

Diamonhead

William Raymond Botts, 63, of Diamondhead, MS passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 in Diamondhead, MS.

William served four years with the United States Navy, retired from the United States Border Patrol (1985-2013), and was a member of the American Legion Post 139.

He enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, and golfing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Marion and Rae Ellen Distel Botts; and sister, Joanne Viola Botts Kent. He is survived by his daughter, Colleen Botts Anderson (Anthony); son, Christopher Botts; granddaughter, Madeline Anderson; grandson, Brock Anderson; brother, Thomas E. Botts (Samantha); and former wife, Sheila Botts.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations to borderpatrolfoundation.org, Wounded Warrior Project: P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516, or Hancock County Animal Shelter: 7175 Texas Flat Road, Kiln, MS 39556.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the American Legion Post 139: 645 Green Meadow Road, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 at 3:00 p.m.

Edmond Fahey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of William Raymond Botts. 

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