Donald B. “Hozzer” Hotaling, 65, of Jamesville passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, July 9, 2020. He graduated from Fayetteville-Manlius High School. He began his working career at Manlius Garage, then owner of Jamesville Auto and then at Carrier Corp. for over 40 years where he earned several patents.

He was a former member of Pompey Rod & Gun Club and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Don enjoyed hunting and came in second twice at the cabin 500.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Bonnie Tily Hotaling; son, Donald Hotaling II; mother and father, Lois and Phil Smith; brothers, Arthur (Linda) Hotaling, Ronald (Veronica) Hotaling and Andrew Smith (Robert); brothers and sisters-in-law, David (Denise) Tily, Richard Tily, Brenda (Bob) McBride, Elaine (Scott) Whipple, Edward (Grace) Tily, Melanie Tily, Denise (Howard) Reals, Nancy (Richard) Barber, John Tily (Theresa), Patrick (Vicky) Tily and Mark Tily; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father, Donald Hotaling, son, Michael Hotaling, in-laws, John and Connie Tily and sister-in-law, Joan Tily.

Private services will be at Jamesville-Walnut Grove Cemetery.