Obituary of John C. Botts

Botts, John C., 87, of St. Petersburg died Sunday March 26, 2000 at Bayfront Medical Center. Born in New York City, he came to St. Petersburg in 1973 from Bronxville, NY. He retired as an Advertising Executive in New York. He was a graduate of Lawrenceville School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University. He was a former president of the Anthonians at St. Anthony?s Hospital, a trustee for St. Anthony?s Hospital for 8 years, a former director of the United Way, and a 20 year member of S.C.O.R.E. Service Corps. Of Retired Executives, all in St. Petersburg. He was also a member of I.E.S.C. International Executive Service Corps. and served in Sri Lanka and India. Survivors include his wife of 60 years: Priscilla F. Botts; two 2 sons: John Botts ? London, England and Ted Botts ? Greenwich, CT; a daughter: Priscilla B. Ditchfield ? Marion, MA; six 6 grandchildren; and one 1 great grandchild. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center ? Ninth Street Chapel.