Bobby Odell Mott

December 18, 1936 - June 13, 2021

MOCKSVILLE—Mr. Bobby Odell Mott, 84, of Milling Road, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at his home. He was born December 18, 1936, in Sampson County, NC to the late William Jennings and Annie Odell Smith Mott. Mr. Mott was a former teacher, worked at Ingersoll-Rand, and was an entrepreneur, owning Dixie Motors in Fayetteville, Respiratory Rentals, Inc., and BREMS Farms. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf. Mr. Mott grew watermelons and gave them away to his family and friends. He loved willingly helping others in their time of need. Mr. Mott will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Eugenia Spencer Mott; and siblings, William Lee Mott, John Henry Mott, and Annie Lou Johnson. Survivors include his daughter, Eugenia Mott Slaydon (David); a god-son, Brad Butner (Olivia); two grandchildren, Benjamin Neal Slaydon and Joshua David Slaydon; four siblings, J.W. “Buddy” Mott, Carolyn Mott Cox, Nellie Mott Savage, and Eva Mae Mott Rodgers; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, at Eaton Funeral Home in Mocksville. A private burial will be held at a later date in Harrells, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter, P.O. Box 12226, Syracuse, NY 13218. Online condolences may be made at www.eatonfuneralservice.com.