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Obituary For Kirk Botley

Kirk Botley age 54 passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019.

Anthony Kirk Botley,Sr was born February 25,1965 in Elton,Louisiana to Louella Cason and the late Leo Botley,Sr. Kirk made his transition on Wednesday,December 25,2019 at Tri-Star Summit in Mount Juliet,Tennessee. He gave his life to God at an early age and later joined Holy Temple under the leadership of Pastor Dr. Damond E. Bragg. He attended and graduated from Lebanon High School where he played football and basketball. He also played recreational softball for many years. He was employed at Nissan for many years. Kirk loved sports and was a die-hard Dallas Cowboy and Louisiana State University (LSU) fan. He spent his days flipping the channel from one sports station to the other. He never met a stranger and everybody who met him instantly loved him and that infectious laugh he had. Although his health started to give him trouble, he still managed to live life to the fullest. He leaves to mourn a very devoted wife, Janice Botley; His loving mother Louella (Paul Sr.)Cason; two children Davina (John) Odom of Alabama, Anthony Botley Jr. of Arizona; three daughters Jemeika, Reshetia (deceased), and Jamie Stroud; two loving grandsons Troy Botley of Arizona and Josiah Odom of Alabama; grandchildren Markeise and Mekiyah Stroud , Jemeia and Jayda Madden,Jaylen, Zavyaun, and Maleah Dobson of Mt.Juliet,Tn; one great grandson Ke’Aries Jordan-Douglas; two sisters: Shermerneki Botley of Texas and Josette Cason of Carthage,Tennessee; four brothers Erik Botley (deceased), Nathan and Paul Jr. (Tina) Cason of Lebanon Tennessee, Leo Jr and Jairus Botley of Texas; mother-in-law Mattie Clemmons of Mt.Juliet,Tn; father-in- law Roger Henry Sr. (deceased); brothers-in-law Roger Jr, Richard,Wayne (Sherry) and Terry Clemmons, Floyd (Donna) Searcy; sisters-in-law Carolyn (Frankie) Rome, Doris Clemmons, Ruth (Fred) Lee, Brenda (Joe) Clemmons, Getrued Smith, Lorina Horne, Eugene (Leola), Lester and Evelyn Robinson, Swift Pope. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, friends, and Class of ’83.

His remains will Lie in State on Friday January 3, 2020 from 2-6pm Family Viewing: Saturday January 4, 2020 from 1:30-2pm with funeral to follow at Victory Baptist Church 1777 Tate Ln Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 Eulogist: Pastor Dr. Damond E. Bragg Interment: Bairds Grove Cemetery

Please keep the Botley and Cason families in your thoughts and prayers.

Arrangements entrusted to JC Hellum Funeral Home 107 Stokes St. Lebanon, Tn. 37087 (615) 444-4558

Guest Book

To my cousin May you Rest In Peace I’ve not seen you in years I can remember when we was kids on grandma porch a king up and she would say I’m going to get y’all . Your family has my deepest sympathy in y’all time of sorrow.

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Almighty Father, eternal God, hear our prayers for Your son Kirk whom You have called from this life to Yourself. Grant him light, happiness, and peace. Let him pass in safety through the gates of death, and live forever with all Your saints in the light You promised to Abraham and to all his descendants in faith. Guard him from all harm and on that great day of resurrection and reward raise him up with all Your saints. Pardon his sins and give him eternal life in Your kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. LaVar Robinson & Family Houston,TX

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Death brings pain that time can only heal, no words could ease what we truly feel; but with God, his joy is eternally sealed, and cherish his memories that death can’t even steal. Lift up a smile for he is already in the paradise. Our deepest condolences.” John & Lucinda Robinson & Family, San Antonio,TX

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To the family you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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I did not know Mr.Kirk Botley but if he was anything like his brother Paul it was my loss. Sending condolences to all of the families, Sue Robbins

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We were so sorry to hear about Kicks passing.our son played basketball with Kirk at Southside.He has been to our house many times and was a pleasure and joy to have known him.our prayers are with the family. James &Barbara Timbs

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Sylvia Jackson sends her condolences and prayers to the family

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From Stephon & Auda Gilliam send our condolences to the Botley and Cason Family.

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My brother-in-law, my brother, my friend for nearly 20 years I miss his laugh, and his smile. R.I.P aka. Botley you are truly missed. Sincerely Minister Floyd Searcy and the entire Searcy family.

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I will always remember his smile everytime you saw him. And I remember playing basketball with at Byars Dowdy on Sunday after years ago. Will miss you brother. RIP. Toney Neal

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Kirk and I go back over 45 years from Southside Elementary we played basketball together and played football together at Lebanon High School we were classmates and friends we graduated together in 1983 . We were members of the 1982 District champions in football. He will be missed.

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Jerry & Pat McGowan Family send their condolences to the family. We will continue praying for ya..3D93

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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