James Mott
James Lynden Mott, 81, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1943, in Zavalla, to Myrtle and Frank Mott.
James was a proud United States Marine and Vietnam Veteran, where he served as a Rifleman, and then received many awards. Once discharged from the military, he became a pipefitter until he reached retirement. James enjoyed many things, he enjoyed bow hunting and fishing, tending to his garden, going to the beach, and was a gun enthusiast. Most of all, James enjoyed spending time with his family and those he loved.
Survivors include his daughters, Meladee Coakley and her partner, Angela, of Pearland; Laura Milligan and her husband, Michael, of Winnie; brother, Roy Mott and his wife, Sandy, of Woodville; sister, Darlene Smart and her husband, Don, of Hardin; grandchildren, Loran Majors, Jamee Milligan, and Erin Milligan, all of Winnie, and Journey Collins, of Sante Fe, Texas; great-grandchildren, Irelynn Milligan, Coree Majors, Charlee Majors, and Lance Burnett; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, of 28 years, Linda Mott; parents, Frank and Mrytle Mott, of Woodville; and brothers, Weldon Mott, of California, and Charles Mott, of Woodville.
A gathering of Mr. Mott’s family and friends will begin at 9:30 a.m., Monday, July 21, 2025, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer, Drive, Winnie, with a graveside service to follow at 11:30 a.m., at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- July 21, 2025
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Graveside Service
Fairview Cemetery-Winnie
- 213, Fairview Cemetary Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- July 21, 2025
- 11:30 am
One of the Greatest fellas I’ve known he rented a house from my Dad many moons ago and we’ve been friends ever since Gonna Miss Seeing you my Friend ❤️ RIP ❤️
I’m so sorry for the loss of your Marine Dad.
Darlene and family,
So sorry to read about your brother. May God grant you comfort and peace in the time ahead. Hugs and love sent your way.
So sorry for y’all’s lose.You will be missed Mr.James.
So sorry for your loss……Thoughts, prayers, & always love to family
I’ve known James for a long time. He was always a Gentleman and loved his family and friends. So sorry to hear of his passing. Rest Easy My Friend. I know your Precious Linda Welcomed You With Open Arms.
Uncle,
I will always remember you smiling and full of life, you loved everyone with grace and the purest heart. I know your with Aunt Deanie and loving life along with others. You will be greatly missed.
You can no longer scare me with the shark…lol
Rest in the sweetest peace uncle until we meet again.
Love you
There are only a few times in life that you can say, that you James Mott were one of our best friends. In the short time we have known you; you have given us a lifetime of stories and memories. So go forth now brother with Love from us. You are now with peace in Our God’s Heaven with your beloved Linda.
Love, Reese Meaux & Allen Landmon
Family,
I Met James when I was a little kid, he and my dad were friends. James was a funny, kind man & I have such good memories of him, he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family..God Bless
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Calvin and Ethel Touchet
My condolences to the family. James was a kind gentleman who will be missed. Rest easy, Mr. James. Thanks for being the perfect neighbor. 💚
I am so sorry to hear this. Mr. James was one heck of a man and will be deeply missed! All of us ladies in the bakery at market basket absolutely adored him and loved having our chats with him. Sending all the prayers.
James was my brother in law and a man I enjoyed being around. I respected him greatly because he went through hell in Vietnam but never once did i ever hear him complain. He loved his family and friends and would do anything for them. I will miss our beers in the garage. God speed, and welcome home.
LOVE YOU UNCLE