Bernard “Olin” Mott, Sr., 83, of Winnie died July 3, 2005 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital.
A native of Oberlin, Louisiana and resident of the area for over forty years, Olin was a retired heavy equipment operator with the Texas Highway Department. A United States World War II Army Veteran, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, former Grand Knight, and Faithful Navigator. He was also a former member of the Winnie Volunteer Fire Department and enjoyed Cajun music and traveling.
He is survived by his wife, Billie Mott of Winnie; sons, Bernard Mott, Jr. and his wife Kay and Paul Wayne Mott all of Orange and Thomas Mott and his wife Tracie of Groves; daughter, Regina Jones and her husband Gary of Winnie; grandchildren, Michelle Mott, Kevin Mott, Laurie Mott, Bobby Mott, Lauren Mott, and Lindsey Mott; stepsons, Ernest Lee Perry and his wife Linda of Houma, Louisiana and Gregory B. Perry and his wife Linda of Leander, Texas; step grandchildren, Rebecca Chatman, Jacob E. Perry, Michael Perry, Dylan A. Perry and Saia Perry; and six great grandchildren. His first wife, Beatrice Mott, preceded him in death.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at St. Louis Catholic Church followed by burial at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 134 W. Buccaneer, Winnie. A rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
