BOTTOMS, Jay (J.D.), 76, of OKC, passed away June 30, 2010. J.D. was born Sept. 9, 1933 in Ada, OK to Emmitt and Wassie Bottoms. J.D. married the love of his life, Betty Bailey Bottoms and had just celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary the day prior to his death. J.D. was a longtime South OKC Banker and prominent businessman. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. J.D.'s many accomplishments include Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending with Arvest Bank, Sr. Vice President of First United Bank, Sr. Vice President of Southwestern Bank, President and CEO of Grant Square Bank, and District Manager of Commercial Credit Corp. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Moore, was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite of Guthrie Consistory, and was a Master Mason with Myrtle Lodge #145. J.D. was active in numerous organizations and held many executive positions including: Gideons International-Past Secretary, South OKC Chamber of Commerce-Past Director, Kiwanis Club of South OKC and Capitol Hill-Past President and Director. Although J.D. was extremely active, his proudest accomplishments and favorite moments were times spent with his family and close friends. J.D. was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, JoDean Hall-Lane; and son-in-law, Larry Kooken. Survivors include his wife Betty of the home; daughter, JayLynn Kooken; son, Michael Bottoms and wife Monica, all of OKC; grandchildren, Lyndsay Kooken Dukes and husband Ryan, Kody Kooken, Bryan Bottoms, and Kris Bottoms; brothers, Charles and Jerry Bottoms; sisters, Cleta Keeling and Shirley Stiles; as well as numerous loving family members and countless friends. The family requests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Moore-Building Fund or Gideons International. Viewing and visitation will be Friday from 4-8 PM at the funeral home with family to greet friends from 5-7 PM. Services to celebrate J.D.'s life will be 2:00 PM Saturday at First Baptist Church of Moore. Friends may sign the guest book and leave condolences at www.vondelsmithmortuary.com
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