Willie B. Lott, "Charles" was born on November 19, 1945 to the union of Robert and Josie Lott. He was the second oldest of five children.

Willie confessed a hope in Christ at a young age. He joined the Bibleway House of Prayer in Mulberry Grove, Illinois. In 1965, Willie was united in holy matrimony to Jacqueline Hughes. From this union they were blessed with three children.

Willie worked at McDonald's, Aircroft, State Community College, and before he retired, Fayco Co. in Vandalia , Illinois.

Willie was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Josie Lott, and his son, Cory R. Lott.

Willie departed this life on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at his home in Smithboro, Illinois. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Jacqueline Lott; his son, Willie Cornell Lott of Centreville, Illinois; his daughter, Terrell Lott of Fairview Heights, Illinois; two brothers, David Lott and William "Billy" Lott of Centreville, Illinois; two sisters, Jessie Roberson of Cahokia, Illinois and Joyce Ann (James H.) Lott-Fly of East St. Louis, Illinois; sister-in-law, Barbara Beckley of Shiloh, Illinois; four grandchildren, Pierre Lott of Belleville, Illinois, Jeffery Rogers of Smithboro, Illinois, Derrell Rogers of Greenville, Illinois, and Italy of Sparta, Illinois; four great grandchildren, Nevaeh Rogers, Maliyah Rogers of Smithboro, Illinois, Je'Cobe Rogers of Indianapolis, Indiana and Ja'Miah Rogers of Greenville, Illinois; goddaughter, Aaliyah Trassel; family friend, Karen Brown, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.