Mikel Drexel Lott

Mikel Drexel Lott, 73, of Garfield, died the morning of Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in his home in Garfield. He was born Feb. 28, 1948, to Jesse Willard and Euna Bella David Lott.

He graduated as part of the Gentry class of 1967, and via the G.I. Bill, traveled to the Missouri Southern State College in Joplin, Mo., while working full time from 1975 to 1982 to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration with minors in Psychology and Sociology. Mikel served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S Army Military Police, from March 1969 till March 1972. He served as an officer with the Rogers Police Department, starting in 1973, retiring after 25 years as a Lt. He focused on training officers in firearms, dedicated to professionalism, stressing the importance of protecting the public, and enforcing the law.

He touched many lives and is greatly missed.

His most recent position was with the U.S. Marshals office as a court security officer at the Federal Courthouse in Fayetteville, before retiring completely to live in the woods surrounded by books.

Mikel met his wife, Luyen “Xuan” Thi Nguyen Lott, while serving in Vietnam and they were married on Sept. 23, 1972.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Roy Leon Lott; and sisters, Jill Christine Lott Vinsant and Lisa Lott.

Survivors are his daughters, Serena Marie Lott, Pallas Athena Lott and Renee Penelope Lott; sister, Patricia (Patsy) Lott Miller; and brother, Jack Vale Lott.

A memorial service is currently planned graveside at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in the Springtown Cemetery located a half-mile east of Springtown on Ark. Highway 12. In case of inclement weather, it will be at the Church of Christ immediately next to the cemetery.

Arrangements were by Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, Rogers.