Jojohn Gott, age 87, of Republic, MO, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010 at Christian Healthcare Republic, MO. He was born April 11, 1923, in Springfield, MO, to Elzy and W. Belu (Lane) Gott. Jojohn graduated from Central High School Springfield, MO. He was united in marriage on August 23, 1943, to Jessie Geraldine “Jerry” Wollard, and to this union one son Terry Joe Gott was born.
Jojohn worked as a dairy farmer, and for fun he raised Rolling Pigeons and ran Beagles. Jojohn was an avid coon hunter; he holds very fond memories of his late night sporting adventures with his closest friend Lindsey Sartin. Jojohn was known for tagging those closest to him with a nick-name.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 64 years; his son; and a brother Fred Gott.
He is survived by a daughter-in-law Patricia Gott; a grandson Shawn Gott; a granddaughter Sherry Rawson and her husband Jim; four great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter; as well as other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Evergreen Cemetery, Republic, MO with Jerry Parks officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, December 29, 2010, in the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, MO.