Wayne Nelson Ott

Wayne Nelson Ott, 69, of Lexington went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Born on March 22, 1947 to the late James A. and Dolores Whetstone Ott, Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Vickie Hendrix Ott; children, Tracey Ott Cooper (Daniel) of Lexington, Steven Wayne Ott (Laura) of Lexington, Shannon Lockaby (Betsy) of Fort Mill, SC and Amy L. Hyde (Eric) of Lexington. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren who he loved deeply and unconditionally, Samantha Lucas, Benjamin Lucas, Matthew Hartley, Brenna Lockaby, Aiden Lockaby, Keegan Lockaby, Reece Ott and Tyler Jones (Jessi); three precious great grandchildren, Hunter, Macie and McKinley; his beautiful precious niece, Brandon Watts of Columbia; and his beloved companion, Napolean. In addition to his parents, Wayne was predeceased by his sister, Diane Watts of West Columbia. Wayne was blessed with a loving family and church family at Willow Ridge who he loved dearly. He was a musician for many years and during that time he made numerous friends. Those special friends would meet at Shoney's for breakfast and meet for jam sessions. Wayne made many friends during his 50 years of truck driving which was so much a part of his life. He also enjoyed bass fishing and auto racing as long as a FORD was winning. The family will receive friends 6-8pm, Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Thompson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. A Celebration and Memorial Service will be held at Willow Ridge Church on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Tim Shull Family Group, Gerald Carrigg, Leonard Chapman, Don Fetner, Mike See, Simon Mims, Marc Proctor, Beetle Davis, Stephen Mathis, Gordon Holcher, Diane Blume, Gerad Blume, Chuck Baless, Butch Lee, Wanda Lee and Larry Bedenbaugh. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Disciples Village. P.O. Box 2101, Lexington, SC 29071 or you may make donations online at www.disciplesvillage.org.