Charles "Chuck" Ernest Bothwell
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Charles Ernest Bothwell, 94, peacefully passed away at his residence in Harlingen, Texas on
December 7th, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joanne Claire Bothwell, his four
children, Robert, Michael, Tim, and Patricia, eleven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Charles, "Chuck," was born on February 27th, 1927 in Combes, Texas.
He graduated from Carrollton High School in Ohio. He served in the Navy during World War II. After his service, he moved back to the Rio Grande Valley and started Bothwell Electric Company. He was an avid
fisherman for redfish, trout, and flounder in the Laguna Madre for 70 years.
A visitation service will be held at Del Angel Funeral Home - Mont Meta in San Benito, Texas on Friday, December 10th, from 5 pm to 8 pm. Funeral services will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Harlingen, Texas on Saturday, December 11th, at 9 am, followed by an entombment at Mont Meta Cemetery.
Flowers and donations can be sent to Joanne Bothwell at 1001 S Ed Carey Drive Unit 147, Harlingen, TX 78552.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dignitymemorial.com for the Bothwell family.