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Van Lott Obituary
COLUMBIA - A graveside service for Van Dorn Lott, Jr., 89, will be held at 3:00 Monday, September 26, 2016, at Greenlawn Memorial Park with the Reverend Dr. Daniel H. Hank, PhD officiating the service. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel.
Mr. Lott died Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Born on February 15, 1927 in Columbia, he was a son of the late Van Dorn Lott, Sr. and Hattie Fogler Lott.
Van started college at The Citadel in 1944, but left to enlist in the US Navy. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1951. He was the co-owner of Van Lott Inc. Van was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church, the Palmetto Club, the Forest Lake Club, and Bonny Hall Hunting and Fishing Club in Yamessee, SC.
Surviving are his son, Van Dorn Lott, III (Anne) of Columbia; daughters, Laurie Lott Allen (Bill) of Columbia, Nancy Ellison Lott (Fiancé Caldwell Culler) of Columbia, and Caroline Lott Jenkins (Charles) of Mount Pleasant; grandchildren, Van Dorn Lott IV, William Bowen Allen, Jr., Douglas Lott Allen, John Clarkson Lott, Nancy Elizabeth Jenkins, Charles Robert Jenkins, Jr.; and nieces and nephew, Dorn Ellison Scherer, Martha Lott Cathou, and A.G. “Gill” Ellison, III.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Nancy Baggott Lott; his second wife, Maryanne Kannaday Lott; sister, Sederis Lott Ellison; brother, Douglas Wylie Lott; and nephew, Douglas Wylie Lott, Jr.
The family wishes to thank Becky Anderson, Annie Cunningham, Kyia Gilyard, Brandon Jones, Betty Ruff, Shirley Weston, and Kay Woods for providing extraordinary, continuous devoted care during Mr. Lott’s extended illness.
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Von Hendrix
September 27, 2016
Vandy, Anne, and family, we just read about Mr. Van and was so sorry to hear of his passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during these trying times. So many good memories remain with us while working at Van Lott, Inc. God bless. Von and Jean Hendrix
Nyla Laney
September 25, 2016
To the Lott family.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Van was a wonderful man with a great since of humor. He always made me laugh. He will be missed greatly. May God be with all of you during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Quitman Fulmer
September 24, 2016
Van: I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Q. D. Fulmer
Steve Caughman
September 23, 2016
The Lott Family...Sorry for your loss of such a good man. Prayers and sympathy to you all. He gave my mom a chance at the dealership....Steve Caughman..(Julie Caughman's son )
Cheryl Pressey-Powell
September 23, 2016
Van, as a member of the 1970 Class of Dreher High School, I extend my sympathy and prayers. May God sustain and keep you during this period of transition. The Legacy lives on in YOU. Be encouraged knowing our thoughts and support are there.
Jean Gallagher
September 23, 2016
Dear Laurie and family, My deepest sympathy and prayers are will you. May you feel God's Presence,comfort and peace in a very real way.
Shirley Spires
September 22, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I have great memories of your wonderful Dad.
Shirley and Doug Spires.
Murray Lide
September 22, 2016
Peace to the family at this time.
Janis Leaphart
September 22, 2016
Damone and I are saddened to hear of Mr. Lott's passing. What a legacy he leaves in his wonderful family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Betsy Egan
September 22, 2016
Van, you have my deepest sympathy over the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Marguerite and Raymond Knox
September 22, 2016
Deepest sympathy and prayers for all. It is an honor to have known your father.
Katie (Foster) Ard
September 21, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Angie White
September 21, 2016
Our deepest condolences for the loss of Mr. Van. He was an extraordinary gentleman. I will forever be grateful for the wonderful times I spent with him chatting during lunch.
God Bless,
Angie, Eric and Hank White
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