Gary Gerard Mott Sr.'s Obituary
Gary Gerard Mott Sr., of Covington LA, died peacefully at his home May 1, 2020.
Gary was born on December 15, 1940 in New Orleans LA. His family – parents Mabel Aime Mott and Gerard Charles Mott, and siblings Wade Charles, Jane Mary – moved to Covington in 1950. Younger sister Lisa Ann was born in Covington. He attended St. Paul’s School before embarking on his career with the Associated Branch Pilots.
On April 22, 1960, he made the best decision of his life when he married Judith Anne Stumpf. Their family quickly grew: Gary Jr. (Donna), Brian (Jimmy), Daniel (Shelly) and David.
He devoted his life to his great loves: his wife, his children, Christ and horses. In his younger days, he showed quarter horses. Later in life, he and his brother Wade trained and raced thoroughbreds. He was a hard-working and dedicated professional pilot, but horses were his true passion.
He is survived by his wife and four sons, who love him thoroughly and will miss him bitterly; his two grandsons Dalton and Jacob, who were completely devoted to their grandfather; his sister Lisa Dugger (Mike), and sister-in-law Linda Fortier Mott, and two daughters-in-law, Donna Mott and Shelly Mott, who loved and cared for him unconditionally; three nephews and three nieces who all adored him completely.
He was welcomed to Heaven by his parents, siblings Wade and Jane, and countless horses and dogs he loved so much over the years.
Gary was quite his own character. He loved to play the part of the blustery old coot. But it was easy to see behind that, to see the man who kissed his kids and grandkids without hesitation, who listened and cared and always had advice.
Due to recent events, services will be held privately by the family at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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