Racine – Willard Earl Lott, 61, passed away at WFH All Saints on Monday, June 18, 2012. He was born in Prentiss, Mississippi on September 16, 1950, son of the late Coy and Bernice (nee: Buckhalter) Lott. He graduated from JE Johnson High School, and then went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Jackson State University. He was employed by JI Case for over 33 years, retiring in 2004.

Willard is survived by his children, Willard Ledale (Adria) Spires of Jackson, Mississippi, Marcellus Raphael (Karla Geurrero) Lott of Glendale, Arizona, Alandria Daniels of Racine, and Marni Jensen of Union Grove; six grandchildren, Owen, Kalib, Ethan, Kanton, Cole, and Malessa; great granddaughter, Neveah; his brothers Wes (Josephine) Lott and Louis (Daisy) Lott both of Prentiss, Gale (Elaine) Lott and Roger (Sherri) Lott both of Racine; as well as many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Janice Lott.

Complete services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 12:00 pm. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service. Cemetery services will be private.