Howard "Howie" Gerald Bott
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On Sept. 30, 2021 Howard (Howie) Gerard Bott Jr. passed suddenly into the heavenly light with a bombardment of fireworks at a mere 57 years young. A man of adventure and exploration, he provided his spouse, Margo with excitement, challenges, love and laughter, while wrapping family and friends in his strong arms and magnanimous character along the way.
Howie was born on May 16, 1964 in Traverse City, MI to Howard and Teresa (Clous) Bott. He attended St. Mary Hannah grade school and graduated from Kingsley High School. On August 22, 1992 he married Margo Molner of Holland, MI.
He was a dinosaur in his tool and die trade - none like him. He wasn't afraid of getting dirty, hot, and sweaty, but he could polish up like a star. He was a hunter-gatherer of friends and family, and a builder of wood, metal and relationships. Once you met him, you would remember him leaving you laughing and feeling better about yourself. He had an aspostles heart for God with a "Git-R-Dun" spirit as he truly lived his faith. Howie was an active member of the 'Knights of Columbus' in Tennessee and Alabama. Always thinking of others, he dedicated his body to organ donation through Alabama Legacy for Hope.
He was preceded in death by his highly respected father, Howard Bott Sr., father and mother-in-law Albert and Alberta Molner, brother-in-law David Molner, sister-in-law Paula Molner. Survivors include: his mother, Teresa Bott; brothers Don (Catherine) Bott, Carl (Sue) Bott; sisters Patricia (Dave) Ramsay, Rita (Carl) Cray, Marilyn (Dennis) Odziana and Barb (Daryl) Crawford. Inlaws include: Louise (Rick) Kempf, Mary Scholten, Jim Molner, Lisa Molner, Daniel (Judy) Molnar, Celia (Steve) Hulst, Celeste (Mike) Kommer, Joe (Kathy) Molner and Bert Molner. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
1.) A Mass of Christian Burial for Howie Bott, was held on Fri., Oct.8, 2021 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, in Cullman, AL. Information may be found on dignitymemorial.com
2.) Visitation will take place on Fri., Oct. 22, 2021 from 6-8pm with a Rosary being prayed at 7:30pm at St. Mary Hannah Church, 2912 M-113, Kingsley, MI 49649. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00am on Sat., Oct. 23, 2021 at the Church. Howie's Rite of Committal at the Cemetery will follow, with a luncheon for family and friends after Mass in the school gym.
3.) A Rosary will be prayed at 10:30am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 858 Louisville Road, Alcoa, TN 37701. Howie's Memorial Mass will start at 11:00am on Sat. Nov. 6, 2021 at the Church. A luncheon will follow for family and friends after Mass in the Social Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Knights of Columbus in Howie's honor, or to legacyofhope.org.