Born February 3, 1944 to James Coleman Lott and Ethyl Christine Hart Lott. David was a true family man, craftsman and an engineer without a degree. Over his lifetime he held many jobs and positions but his true calling was to his family. Never being one to put his self first, he was always there to take care of those that needed it around him. After he graduated from Decatur high school in 1962, he joined the Air Force. After his service was completed he worked several jobs mostly in the Decatur area while he attended Calhoun community college. He also owned and operated 2 different cabinet shops. He also was a baseball coach, umpire and also was Scout master for his son’s boys scout troop at Sixth Avenue Church of God. He enjoyed family reunions more than anything, sharing stories and catching up was his favorite thing to do, and don’t forget the chocolate covered cherries. Ask him about his grandchildren and you’ll never get in another word, they meant the world to him, each and everyone. And can’t forget his trips to Tunica with his wife, and daughter he was surely a lucky man. One of his latest joys was reconnecting with his church family at Community South Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents Coleman, Christine and Eloise Lott, brother Harold, his wife Margaret and two step sons Dan Sharp and Kenny Reeves.
He is survived by his brother Wayne and wife Pat,his children Mike and wife Tammy, Eric and wife Pam, Christopher and wife Shannon, Debbie Allen husband Larry, Berry Reeves wife Luci, Jim Sharp, Renee Kellom, and Leeann Baker, 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a local hospice organization.
Pallbearers will be sons and grandsons. Honorary pallbearers is his grand and great grandchildren.
Grandchildren: Fisher Lott , Jennifer Burhum (Jordan), Missy Hall, Drew Hall, Jonathan Lott, William Lott, Juliana Lott, Blake Lott, Randy Sharp, Leslie Sharp, Jasmin Kellom, Matthew Kellom, Jessica Wider Bolan, Blake Baker.
Great grandchildren: Samantha Wilder, Braiden Wider, Jaxton Wilder, Harper Baker, Camille Burchum and Art Burchum.
Special thanks to the ICU nursing staff at Decatur Morgan Hospital for making his stay there as comfortable as could be.
A visitation for David will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Roselawn Funeral Home, followed by a celebration of life at 2:00 PM. He will be laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery.
