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RICKY L. MOTT
DOW — Ricky L. Mott, 59, went home to be with the Lord at 5:08 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017, with his loving family by his side, at Christian North East Hospital in St. Louis.
Born July 20, 1957 in Alton, he was a son of the late John "Jack" and Betty Mott.
Rick enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, wood working and was a collector of things, but most of all, Rick loved his 3 dogs, Jr., peanut and Pudgy very much.
He worked at Olin Corporation in East Alton until his failing health caused him to retire.
Rick married the former Susan Kay Holtorf, September 5, 1981 in Fosterburg. She survives.
Also surviving are, three sisters, Wanda and Bill Miller of Worden, Diane and Don Cox of Dorsey, Sandy and Raymond Agney of East Alton; five brothers, Wesley "Gene" Smith of Cottage Hills, Kevin and Carol Mott of Alton, Terry and Beth Mott of Wood River, Denny and April Mott of East Alton, Randy Mott of Wood River; father and mother-in-law, Bob and Mary Holtorf of Fosterburg; brothers-in-law, John Holtorf of Fosterburg, Michael and Marci Holtorf of White Hall, Jim and Melissa Holtorf of Wood River; three sisters-in-law, Wendy Holtorf of Fosterburg, Sherry Holtorf of Dow, Nancy and Don Slaughter o Dow; many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his grandparents and two nieces.
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.
Condolences at www.grayfuneralhomeinc.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ricky Mott
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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