Luther W. Lott, Jr.

Luther “Buddy” Lott was born on June 6, 1959, and passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.

Buddy lived in Natchitoches his entire life. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1977, and in 2011 he was inducted into the SMH Hall of Fame for his continued support of his Alma Mater. Buddy attended Northwestern State University and was a decades long time supporter of Demon Athletics and the NSU Demons Unlimited Foundation, providing support for all 14 men’s and women’s sports teams. In 2017 Buddy and his family established the Luther W. Lott, Sr., Memorial Scholarship, a perpetual four-year scholarship offered through the NSU Foundation. He was named to the Purple Line, a distinguished group of NSU alumni and supporters, in 2019. Buddy joined his father in the family business, Lott Oil Company, when he was still a teenager, and he learned the business from the ground up. He grew with the business as it continued to expand throughout Louisiana, eventually becoming president of the business, leading the company to the success it has reached today. In addition to running a company of over 500 employees, Buddy was a committed leader in the oil marketers industry, including serving on numerous state and national councils and boards. Buddy was so proud to welcome both of his children, Michael and Camille, to join him in the company in the past several years. Michael and Camille will continue to carry on the legacy Buddy has established at Lott Oil.

Buddy enjoyed spending time fishing in Natchitoches and hunting with dear friends and family members in West Texas. He also graciously hosted large family events at the camp in Natchitoches.

A recent highlight of Buddy’s life was becoming a grandfather. He found himself saying “Yes” to many more things when they were for Emery. Buddy was looking forward to becoming a grandfather for second time in May with the birth of Camille and Brandon’s son.

Buddy was preceded in death by his father Luther Lott, Sr., his mother Betty Self, his sister Martha Chapman, and his mother-in-law and father-in-law Chris and George Mourad.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kim Mourad Lott, and their son Michael and wife Kelsy and granddaughter Emery, and daughter Camille Lott Donahue and husband Brandon, all of Natchitoches. Buddy is also survived by his stepmother Gwen Lott and her children Harry Hyams, David Hyams, and Katy Lyons. He is also survived by his Mourad family including Kalani Merrill, Renee Stewart, Kip and Jenny Mourad, and Kathy and Winky Newer and all their special kids and grandkids. Buddy was loved and will be remembered by so many friends and extended family members as well as loyal employees.

Buddy was an organ donor, and his death will allow others to live. In accordance to his wishes, Buddy was cremated. A celebration of Buddy’s wonderful life will be held Friday, January 2nd, at Riverside Reserve in Natchitoches from 2:00-6:00 P. M. Serving as Buddy’s honorary pall bearers will be Mark Massia, Steve Crews, Steve Rachal, Kip Mourad, Winky Newer, Gary Moreland, John Ackle, and the Krewe of ‘77. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to any of the NSU scholarships of your choice by following this link northwesternstatealumni.com or mailing NSU Foundation 535 University Parkway Natchitoches, LA 71457.

The family would like to express sincere gratitude to Buddy’s team of doctors and nurses at LSU Oschners not only for their care of Buddy but also for their kindness and compassion to his family.