John C. Lott, 85

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[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, O,R 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 were held at 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 at Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL and Saturday - 10:00 am - 11:00 am at First Baptist Church, Ellis Grove, IL

Interment: Ellis Grove City Cemetery in Ellis Grove, Illinois

Memorials: Family Choice

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