Sydney Frank Gott

Sydney was preceded in death by his parents, Sydney William Gott and Doris Bates; and by his son, Mark Gott.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Gott; his children, Michael Gott, Carmen Esposito, and Mark Esposito; his grandchildren, Ashley Eckert, Chelsey Pherson, Demi Gott, and Erin Gott; great-grandchildren, Connor Pherson, Owen Pherson, and Natalie Pherson; and his sisters, Shelda Cobb, Sally Schambach, Sharla Tuttle, and Sela Saunders.

Sydney attended Deposit Central High School, and SUNY Broome Community College. He worked as a machinist and as a tool and die maker.

Sydney was a celebrated, master carpenter, with work featured in Better Homes & Garden. He especially loved animals and always kept several pets. He also enjoyed gardening, canning, fishing and hunting.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., at 290 Big Forest Drive, Statesville, N.C. 28677.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com for the Gott family.