Marvin L Stott's Obituary
Marvin L Stott, 84, of Waterloo, Ill., formerly of Dupo, Ill., born August 15, 1931 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away October 4, 2015 in Columbia, IL.
Mr. Stott was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Linnie, nee Garvey, Stott,
his step-father, Henry Joshu, and his brothers, Donald (Elsa “Tete”) & Robert Lloyd (Connie) Stott.
Mr. Stott worked as a Vice President of Signet Graphics, and he enjoyed working at Columbia Golf Club. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, and The First Baptist Church of Dupo, which he joined in August 2005 when he was baptized with his two youngest grandsons. He attended church regularly and especially enjoyed the PTL group activities.
His survivors include his wife of 59 years, Lora Faulkner Stott, three children-Cynthia(Gregg)Groce, Conan(Sharon)Stott, and Mark Stott; five grandchildren-Alexander Groce, Trevor Groce, Ethan Groce, Dylan Groce and Michelle Smith; his sister, Ruth (Adrian "Larry") Lowry; nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends, as well as his dog, Addie (Marvin loved all animals).
After serving in the United States Air Force, Marvin returned to serve the Village of Dupo in many roles, including restaurant and movie theatre owner, diaper service owner, as well as proudly serving the Village and citizens of Dupo as a member of the Village Board for twenty years.
Marvin had an extensive knowledge of the history and people of Dupo, and he loved to research and share this information. He worked diligently to preserve memories of Dupo's past.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for consideration of donations to The First Baptist Church of Dupo, The Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org/stl/, Vitas Hospice Organization, Fairview Heights, http://www.vitas.com/mo/st-louis-hospice, or a local Humane Society (Marvin’s was Monroe County Illinois).
At Mr. Stott’s request, he was cremated.
Memorial: Sunday, October 11, 11:30 - 2:30: Family and friends visitation at 1st Baptist Church in Dupo (620 Godin Ave.) followed by a service from 2:30 - 3:00.
Inurnment will be Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
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