Xavier L. Lott

Xavier L. Lott obituary, Tuscaloosa, AL

Xavier L. Lott

Xavier Lott Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc. on Jan. 15, 2026.
With deepest sympathy, Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. announces the transition of Xavier Le'Keith Lott, a native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and a resident of Georgia, affectionately known and loved as "Zay" and "Slim." He exchanged this earthly life for eternity on January 8, 2026, in Georgia.

We kindly ask that Zay's wishes be honored. He never wanted his photograph placed on shirts; therefore, we respectfully request that no shirts be made using his image.

Visitation:

Friday, January 23, 2026 at Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home, Inc. 12:00 Noon -7pm

Flower delivery hours:

Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, 9:00 am until 5:00 pm

Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home, 2615- Stillman Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

The family request Funeral and Burial attendees to wear Zay's favorite colors: Black-Cyan- Blue and Teal

A Funeral Service Honoring the life of Xavier

Will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026

Visitation: 11:00 AM until 12 noon

Funeral time. 12 noon

Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 128-39th Street East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

Words of encouragement: Reverend Marcus Donald, Uncle

Rev. Frank Kennedy, Sr., Emeritus Pastor

Rev. Frank Kennedy, Jr., Pastor

A Celebration of life Gathering

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 2:00 pm-8:00 pm

Tuscaloosa Fraternal Order Police Lodge

3250 9th Court, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401

Burial Service: *Please note due to inclement weather*

Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 12 Noon

College Park Cemetery, 3600 North Adams, College Park, GA 30337

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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