Darrell Gott, Jr.

Darrell Gott, Jr., 18, of Willard passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was born Jan. 7, 2002 in Springfield, to Darrell Gott Sr. and Jackie Baker.
In his younger days he loved riding his bike and playing video games. Gott was a homebody that felt most relaxed with friends and family. He always helped anyone that asked and didn’t want to be a bother.
Gott set up his first GED class for this past Wednesday to help change his future. He was excited to be a father to his first child, Evelyn Rosalie Gott.  
Gott was preceded in death by his great-grandma Barbara Baker, his Nana, Janet Baker, uncle Jeff Robertson, great-grandparents Marvin Sr. and Shirley Gott, great-grandfather Loren Owens and great-uncle Gary Owen.
Gott is survived by his girlfriend Raiona, of the home; his father Darrell Gott, Sr. of Harrison, Ark.; his mother Jackie Baker of Ozark; one brother Skyler Baker of Walnut Grove; one sister Samantha Gott of Republic; Papa and Nana Marvin and Darla Gott of Republic; uncle and aunt, Daniel and Chelsie Gott, of Republic; his Aunt Lashonda Gott of Springfield, two nephews Kaden Washington and Beckham Baker; great-grandpa Jim Baker of Ash Grove; grandparents Ricky and Carmen Baker of Greenfield; uncle James Baker of Springfield, uncle Jay Baker of Kansas City; and many more close family and friends.
A visitation was from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W. State Hwy EE, Springfield, MO 65802, with funeral services following at 2 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com.