JOHN C. LOTT, 85, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:03 pm, Monday, March 14, 2011 at St. Ann's Healthcare Center in Chester, Illinois. He was born to John Calvin and Sarah (nee: Reynolds) Lott on June 9, 1925 in Alto Pass, Illinois. John married Mary L. Hartline on November 9, 1946 in Piggott, Arkansas. She survives. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He was retired from being a Sergeant at Menard Correctional Center in Chester and had also worked at the International Shoe Factory. John was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ellis Grove, IL. He was active in the church and had served at a Deacon. He was a member of the VFW Post #3553 in Chester, Shriners, ASFME - Retiree, and a former member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors: Wife: Mary Lott Chester, IL 2 Sons: Michael (Shirley) Lott Columbia, SC John David (Robin) Lott Chester, IL 5 Grandchildren: Susan Lott Portland, OR Caroline Lott Columbia, SC Erika Lott Columbia, SC Tiffany (Chuck) Molton Chester, IL Travis Lott Chester, IL 1 Great Granddaughter: Emily Molton Chester, IL Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Son - Stephen Lott, 2 Brothers - Arthur Lott & Clifton Lott and 2 sisters - Pearl Vaughn & Earlene Osman Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, March 19, 2011 First Baptist Church, Ellis Grove, IL Officiating: Rev. Bill McCluskey Visitation: Friday - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Saturday - 10:00 am - 11:00 am First Baptist Church, Ellis Grove, IL Interment: Ellis Grove City Cemetery Ellis Grove, Illinois Memorials: Family Choice
