Carl Bottoms

Carl E. Bottoms, 83, of Vincennes joined his sweetheart Barbara at 3:23 pm Sunday September 24, 2017.He was born March 30, 1934 in Monroe City to Arbry and Ethel (Cardinal) Bottoms.Carl retired from Hamilton Glass after 38 years and served in the Korean Conflict in the US Army Corp of Engineers. A 1952 graduate of Monroe City High School, he enjoyed wood working and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, Chicago Bears fan, and Indiana University basketball. His memberships included the VFW, DAV, 40 et 8, and the American Legion, where he was a four-time past commander.Surviving are his sons, Terry (Denise) Bottoms of Vincennes, and Tim (Jodi) Bottoms of Roanoke, Indiana; his grandchildren, Kyle, Emma, and Evie Bottoms; and his sister, Georgia Geary of Bicknell.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara (Weber) Bottoms, whom he married on June 7, 1958, and preceded him on March 9, 2011; along with four sisters, and two brothers.A memorial visitation will be held Thursday September 28, 2017 from 4-7 pm at Goodwin Funeral Home. A family burial will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.goodwinfamilyfh.com