LOTT, John O.

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, Arizona Published Monday, July 26, 2010 Lott, John O. “Johnny”, Jr., age 66, of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., formerly of Avon Lake, Ohio, and Lake Havasu City, died July 4, 2010, in Knoxville, Tenn. Johnny was a member of the National Street Rod Association, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and numerous other aviation- and musician-related affiliations. Johnny loved the outdoors and all the wonders in nature. He was a musician at his heart and soul and he enjoyed writing, playing and listening to music every hour of the day. Johnny was preceded in death by his mother, L. Frances Lott; father, John “Jack” Lott; infant son, Richard A. Lott; son, Rich Lott; grandson, Jeremy Lott; and many other extended family. His son and daughter-in-law, John C. and Barbara Lott; grandson, Michael Lott; granddaughter, Hannah Lott; and several aunts, uncles and cousins, survive him. Although, much too early in life — you waited until July 4th to claim your independence from the ties that bind us to this earthly realm. It seemed, “just like you.” In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived — that is to have succeeded.” Johnny, you will be missed. A celebration of Johnny’s life will be at a later date in Tennessee and Ohio. Online condolences may be sent to www.rosemortuary.com. Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel provided local arrangements.