Thomas Van Mott: Obituary

Thomas Van Mott

12/02/1930 – 02/17/2019

Thomas Van Mott, age 88 of Ormond Beach, Florida passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Hayesville House.

He was born in Washington, DC to the late Charles and Selma McMillen Mott. Thomas was a self-employed car dealership owner. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. Thomas loved to go on cruises, horse races and playing cards. He was a member of the Halifax River Yacht Club of Daytona Beach, FL, Moose Lodge of Ormond Beach, FL and the Lions Club in Herndon, VA.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first cousin, Margaret Coomber.

He is survived by his wife, Dolly Mott, they were high school sweethearts and been married for 68 years; two sons, John “Jack” Mott and Bob Mott and wife Stacey all of Ormond Beach, FL; one daughter, Mary Mott of Hayesville; second cousin, Vicky Coomber; three grandsons, John Mott of Hayesville, Chase and Robby Mott both of Ormond Beach, FL.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Mountain Home Health Services, 115 Mountain Home Nursing Lane, Hayesville, NC 28904 or to the Hayesville House, 480 Old Hwy 64 W, Hayesville, NC 28904.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.