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Ricky Mott Obituary

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DOW — Ricky L. Mott, 59, died at 5:08 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017, with his loving family by his side, at Christian North East Hospital in St. Louis. He was born July 20, 1957, in Alton. Rick married the former Susan Kay Holtorf, Sept. 5, 1981, in Fosterburg. She survives. Per his wishes, he will be cremated. A life celebration will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Gray Funeral Home in Wood River. Memorials may be made to his wife in lieu of flowers. www.grayfuneralhomeinc.com.

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Published by The Telegraph from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2017.

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Gloria Heiogert

March 21, 2017

RIP Ricky, another angel got his wings..

Gloria Heigert

March 21, 2017

I knew Rick at OLIN T500. My sincere sympathy to all of his family.

Desiree Cox/Fester

March 21, 2017

My condolences to Kay and all the family.My love prayers and thoughts are with you all. Everytime I saw Rick and Kay out he always had a smile. RIP Rick love you cousin

Tim Cox

March 21, 2017

Heaven gave another set of wings out.rick Mott. I will miss you love you cousin Tim

Billy Monk

March 20, 2017

Now your not hurting go fly high

March 20, 2017

Rest In Peace Ricky!

wanda miller

March 20, 2017

I love you and will miss you with all my heart little brother and some day i will see you again kiss mom and the old man for me fly high !!!!!!

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