Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Bethel Baptist Church, 500 Evans Street, Marshallville, Georgia. His final resting place will be the Andersonville National Cemetery in Andersonville, Georgia.
Samuel Louis “Superman” Bottom was born November 4, 1949, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to the late Ella Rumph Bottom and the late Fred Bottom Sr. Sam, as he was called by family and friends, was reared by his grandmother the late Amanda “Ms. Manda” Rumph. He is preceded in death by several siblings. Sam attended the public school system of Macon County and public school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He furthered his education through a technical school in Macon, Georgia. At an early age, he joined the band of Christian believers at Bethel Baptist Church. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp., where he received several medals including the National Defense Service Medal. He was employed over the years with various companies including Blue Bird Body Company and he retired from A.M. Brickley after many years of dedicated service. Sam was a proud member of the Gospel Sons.
Two hearts became one when Sam married the woman of his dreams, Brenda Louise Harris Robinson. His heart was now complete after years of chasing his one true love. And to this blessed union his only son was born. He now rests in the presence of the Lord next to his son, Braxton Bottom. Sam was also the proud father of four daughters who he adored and they adored him.
He leaves to cherish his memories to his devoted wife Brenda Louise Harris Robinson Bottom; loving daughters Latonya Slappy, Chrystal Bottom, Kaytara Bottom and Sheronda (Ivery) Mitchell; nine grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; siblings Ella Postell, Fred Bottom Jr. (Mary), Penny Skinner, Earlene Green (Walter), Mary Sands, Tommy Bottom (Daria), Lynn Knight, Monica Morris (Melvin), Anna Wallace (Eddie); step mother Priscilla Bottom; brothers and sisters in law Chester Harris, Tommy Harris (Frances), Alfred Harris (Connie); beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and beloved friends including a dear friend Eddie Smith.