Matthew Joseph “M J” Lott, age 75, of Broxton GA passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas GA. Mr. Lott, a native of Coffee county, Was born September 05, 1934; he is the son of the late Donnie & Rachael Merritt Lott. He was owner/operator of the Lott Hardware in Broxton GA. A member of the St Paul Catholic near Douglas, he was a Veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the St. Paul Catholic Church with Father Raymond officiating. Burial will follow in the Reedy Branch Church Cemetery near Broxton GA. Pallbearers will be; Donnie Lott, Ken Lott, Alfred Lott, Jr., Clarence Hunter, Jr., Ronald Hunter, Ray Ricketson & David Ricketson. In Lieu of Flowers Memorials may be made to the St. Paul Catholic Church..
Survivors include: Wife, Wilma Norene Ricketson Lott, Daughter, Renee Lott Humphrey, Son, Matthew J. Lott, Jr., of Broxton GA, Grandsons Matthew Bruce Humphrey, Broxton GA, Joseph Aaron Lott, Douglas GA. Siblings: Rhoda Hunter, Oswald Lott, Alfred Lott, Sr., Bonnie Thompson, Douglas GA, Mary A. Trobaugh, Irwin TX, Marie Lewis, Villa Rica, GA, several nieces & nephews. Brother, Johnny Lott, preceded him in death. Sims Funeral Home will be in charge of Arrangements.