Lawson C. Lott Jr.

Lawson Clinton Lott, Jr., age 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, due to complications following heart surgery. The family takes great comfort in knowing that Lawson was a man of deep faith who is now teeing up on greens of gold. Born on August 10, 1941, Lawson grew up in a loving, Christian home in Baton Rouge, the only son of Lawson Lott, Sr. and Bertha Lott.  He graduated from Istrouma High School in the class of 1959 before moving on to LSU and, ultimately, becoming an architect. Lawson served proudly in the Army Reserves, putting his architecture skills to work for the country that he loved.

Lawson’s natural talent and drive for excellence led to a successful career with notable projects such as the Heatherstone neighborhood, where he and his wife, Linda, raised their only son, Chad. Other projects included the Sharlo townhomes, the Pilot House at Catfish Town, and Istrouma Baptist Church’s Family Center as well as many private residences and LSU renovations.

Lawson loved his family deeply. He often stated that his wife of 63 years, Linda Wall Lott, was the “love of his life.” He was immensely proud of his son, Lance “Chad” Lott and daughter-in-law, Cheryl McCon Lott. Lawson openly adored and doted on his three grandchildren, Lance, Jr. (28), Logan (27), and Leah (18), as well as his granddaughter-in-law, Hanna Magoun Lott.  Throughout his life and to his dying day, Lawson remained close to his sister, Gwen Lott Herrington, he and Linda often taking couples vacations with Gwen and her husband, Michael Herrington, Sr.