Harold Herman Bothe

Graveside services for Mr. Harold “Lightning” Herman Bothe, age 60, of Ringling, are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Ringling Memorial Cemetery in Ringling with Bro. Joe Taylor officiating. Services are under the direction and care pf Alexander Funeral Home in Ringling.

Mr. Bothe was born October 19, 1957 in Ringling, OK to the late Mr. Harold Blaine Bothe and Mrs. Joy Faye Lofton. He departed from this life on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Healdton.

Harold was raised in the Wirt area most of his childhood. He was one of four children. Harold married Linda Perkins June 15, 1976 in Gainesville, TX. They have resided in the Ringling area most of their lives together. He had worked for several different companies within the area and also did mechanic work. Mr. Bothe always enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a kind person and was always willing to help anyone in need.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Harold Ray Bothe on December 9th, 2016.

Mr. Bothe is survived by his wife Linda Gail Bothe of the home; two sons, Michael Perkins and wife Martha of Ringling, Trevor Bothe of Ringling; brother, Louis Bothe of Orr; two sisters, Anna Faye Bothe of Purcell, Betty Jean and husband Larry of Purdy; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; numerous other family members and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be Louis Bothe, Michael Perkins, Trevor Bothe, Michael Gonzalez, Charlie Dollar and Danny Greggs.

Online condolences may be made to www.alexanderfuneralhome.org.