Thomas L. Gott Sr. of Harrisburg

Thomas L. Gott, Sr., age 82, of Harrisburg passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at the Putnam Center.

Thomas was born on Sept. 14, 1939, in White County to the late Roy and Nigel (Hale) Gott. He married Katherin Nell on April 28, 1962, and she preceded him in death on May 28, 2014. Thomas worked as a coal miner and later as a truck driver.

Thomas is survived by three sons, Keith (Bonnie) Gott of Harrisburg, Nick (April) Gott of Raleigh and Tommy Lee Gott of Harrisburg; grandchildren Melissa Williams, Jerod Keith Gott, Eric Justin Gott, Joshua Tyler Gott, Nikolas Jordon Gott, Johnathon Nigel Gott, Merci Paige Gott and Kaleigh Marie Gott; and a sister, June Esch of Hurricane, West Virginia. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, wife and brother, James Gott.

Graveside services for Thomas L. Gott, Sr. will begin at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at Sunset Lawn Cemetery. The Rev. Dwayne Taylor will officiate and burial will follow. Condolences may be left for the family at www.reedfuneralchapel.com.