Eugene Lovejoy Bothwell Jr.

Eugene Lovejoy Bothwell, Jr.,78, of Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2018. For almost seven years, he fought long and hard through many illnesses.
Born to Eugene Lovejoy Bothwell and Louise Bagnal Bothwell in Decatur on December 3, 1939. Gene (Buck) attended Decatur High School and was on the 1957 State Championship basketball team. After high school, Buck attended the University of Georgia where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and graduated with a BBA in 1962.
After UGA, he went to work for W.P. Tatum Co in Decatur and later started his own company- DBN of Atlanta. He was a commercial contractor who built churches, hospital additions, and several restaurants for the Buckhead Life Group in Atlanta.
In 1963, he married Billie Ellington and settled into life in Tucker Georgia. During their 54 years together they raised two sons, Chris and Ross Bothwell.
Buck grew up in the Decatur Presbyterian Church, later attending Clairmont Presbyterian, and Shallowford Presbyterian. Since 2006, he and Billie have been active members of Johns Creek Presbyterian Church. While there, he has served as a Deacon, a property manager, and was part of the building committee for the newest addition to the church.
Buck lived his life with a servant's heart. He was strongly committed to Big Brothers and Big Sisters, mentoring a young man for many years. He delivered for Meals on Wheels and he served on the Can Care team, where he would visit patients during cancer treatment. For several years, he could be found volunteering at Northside Forsyth Hospital transporting families to and from the hospital.
Buck had many passions in his lifetime. He was an avid golfer with a true love for the game. He was fortunate enough to be able to enjoy a trip to Scotland and Ireland with his best friend where they were fortunate enough to play a few rounds of golf. He enjoyed traveling, watching sports, particularly basketball, and spending time with his 6 grandchildren whom he loved dearly. He always loved having his dog and listening to country music. He was an incredible husband, father, friend and care taker to many throughout his life.
Buck is survived by his wife Billie Bothwell, sons and daughters-in-laws Chris and Lisa Bothwell, their children Jordan Bothwell (15), Bryce Bothwell (13), Cooper Bothwell (13) of Dacula, Georgia; Ross and Kammi Bothwell, and their children Cade Bothwell (16), Maddox Bothwell (13) and Trinity Bothwell (7) of Windsor, Colorado.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church with Dr. Gray Norsworthy officiating.
The church is located at: 10950 Bell Road Johns Creek GA 30097
The family will receive friends after the funeral service at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlanta: https://www.bbbsatl.org/ways-to-give
Johns Creek Presbyterian Church
Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com
Online condolences can be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com