
March 12, 1946 ~ September 27, 2020
Born in: Owensboro, KY
Resided in:
Owensboro, KY
James Lee “Jimmy” Lott, Sr., 74, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his home. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on March 12, 1946 to Walter Tyler, Sr. and Martha Louise Lott. Jimmy was retired from CSX Railroad where he worked as a Track Inspector for 35 years. He was a member of Church of Later Day Saints where he was a former president of the church and member of the priesthood. Jimmy was an avid Billiard’s player, loved fishing, hunting, and rebuilding computers.
Along with his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his son, James Lee Lott, Jr., and his brother, Tyler Lott, Jr.,
Jimmy is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley Newton Lott; his children, Tonya (Chris) Lott Brown and James (Kathy) Reneer; his daughter-in-law, Debbie Lott; 10 grandchildren; and his siblings, Sudie Burdette and Delena Stout.
Services will be from 1:00 pm Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory, with Bishop Jed Manire officiating. Burial will follow at Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of service Thursday at the funeral home.
All who wish to honor and remember Jimmy in person at the visitation or service is required to wear a mask or face covering while inside the funeral home for the safety of all those in attendance.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Lott. Share your messages of condolence with the family of James L. Lott, Sr. and sign his virtual guestbook by going to www.haleymcginnis.com.
Services
Visitation: October 1, 2020 10:00 am - October 1, 2020 1:00 pm
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory
519 Locust St.
Owensboro, KY 42301
https://www.haleymcginnis.com
Service: October 1, 2020 1:00 pm
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory
519 Locust St.
Owensboro, KY 42301
https://www.haleymcginnis.com
Burial Service: October 1, 2020 2:00 pm
Rosehill Cemetery
1300 Old Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
https://www.haleymcginnis.com
Our sincere condolences to Shirley and the family.
We are grateful to have known him during our time in Owensboro. We offer our prayers and deepest condolences to his wife, family and friends.
So sorry for your loss🙏
Beth (Fedor) Davis and family
So sorry for your loss
One of the greatest men that has ever been in my life, he taught me what it really takes to be a man, to love your family, above everything other than God…..thank you for blessing me with you!!!
So very sorry for you and your family’s loss Tonya. Sending hugs, live, and prayers!
I have lots of memories of Jimmy from high school and shooting pool. He was a really great guy and will be missed. Prayers to his family from my family.
Jerry Kasey
Cherish the good memories you have. Christ is the light.