Thomas Joe Hott Jr.
July 13, 1958 ~ March 17, 2024
Thomas Joe Hott Jr., 65, of Mooresville, passed peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Tom, as most knew him, had fought a cancer battle for over a year but is now cancer free. He was born on July 13, 1958 to the late Thomas Joe Hott Sr. and Jacqueline Sue (Loffland) Hott in Indianapolis.
He graduated from Speedway High School with the class of 1976. Tom was always looking to learn more and took college courses throughout his life to further his education. He worked as a pipe fitter and was a proud member of the union, Local 440 Plumbers and Steamfitters, for 47 years.
Tom married the love of his life and travel companion, Julie A. Runyon, on February 5, 1995. He enjoyed fishing, reading books, and piddling in the garage. When he was younger, he enjoyed working on cars. For the last six and a half years he and Julie raised their two oldest grandchildren.
He will be missed and fondly remembered by many including his wife, Julie Hott of Mooresville; sons, Steve Hott of Greenwood, Kyle (wife, Amber) Canfield of Indianapolis, and Blake Canfield of Lubbock, Texas; brother, Donald (wife, Sue) Hott of Pittsboro; sister, Christina Hott of Speedway; and grandchildren, Trevor, Lexy, Kyla, Makenzie, Ryleigh, Kylee, Aubree, Nevaeh, Abby, Hunter, and Jacqueline.
Tom was preceded in death by his mother and father, Jacqueline and Thomas Hott; and sister, Tina Hietberg.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. Tom’s Life Celebration® Service will immediately follow, beginning at 6:00 pm. Following the services, Tom’s earthly remains will be cremated.
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Tom was a class A Steamfitter with exceptional Leadership abilities. He was in myApprenticeshipClass that graduated in 1982. He was on of the sharpest guys I have ever met and was definately one of the Top Guys in the Class. He will be missed by myself and all who knew Him. God Bless His Family!
Dear Julie and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for comfort.
Maria Haggerty
So sorry for your loss, tom was a great man and a better mentor.
Rest well me friend.
With deepest sympathy, Julie! Everyone liked Tom and he will be missed!
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Truly sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. I remember the family at Speedway HS when I was coaching the wrestling team, Tom’s Mom and Dad and sisters and brother Don were all great fans of wrestling and supported the team always. Sorry to miss the visitation but my thoughts are with the entire remaining family members. Tom and Don were a joy to be around and were both outstanding people.
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Tom and I worked shoulder to shoulder for many years. We worked many jobs together and some of them were challenging, I respected his work ethic and dedication to his family. Julie and family, you have my deepest sympathy. I am sorry I can’t be there in person. May all your memories give you comfort.
Sincerely, Jay Hanner Jr
Please share my sincere condolences to the family of Tom Hott. Thank you…. Dean Warren, Union Brother, Local 440
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