Obituary
TRUMANN - Rev. Hershel Eugene Motes, 76, of Ward, AR, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 in Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was a member of Gracepoint Jesus Name Church in Beebe, AR, a minister of the gospel for 45 years, a veteran of the Korean war, member of the American Legion Post 26 of Lepanto, AR. And was retired frm Mid-South Mfg. of Marked Tree. Mr. Motes was a devoted family man who enjoyed raising chickens, rabbits, and gardening. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Glendora, three infant children, his parents, U Vellia and Jessie Motes; one sister, Hazel Owens; two step children, Kathy Clem and David Moore. Mr. Motes is survived by his wife of 18 l/2 years, Kathryn Motes, three sons, George Motes of Tyronza, Gary Motes of Payneway, and Kevin Motes (Gina) of Harrisburg; two daughters, Deloris (Roger) Ellington of Quitman and Gloria Motes of the home; six grandchildren, Brent, Tyler, Amanda, Brian, Steve, and Cynthia; two brothers, Elvie Motes of Mt. View and Paul (Pam) Motes of Lonoke; eight sisters, Ella Mae Stroud, Wanda (Tino) Fortich, Genice (David) Cardenas of Mt. View, Edna Williford of Drasco, Fern (Jerry) Knapp, Olivie (Wheeler) of Concord, Thelma (Walker) Brown of Cave City, Melvie (Jerry) Kleinschrodt of Vanderbilt, MI; three step-daughters, Theresa (Roman) Seneski of Clio, MI, Anita Bishop of Ward and Shelly (Ernie) Fairless of Zephyrhills, Fl and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann with Revs. Richard Price, David Moore and David Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Springs Cemetery near Harrisburg. Active pallbearers will be Gary Motes, George Motes, Steve Ellington, Brian Motes, Russell Wilson,and Bill Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Motes,Paul Motes,Jonathan Motes and Anthony Motes. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann.Online register can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net
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"You will be missed by family & friends. Sorry we couldn't make it, but all our prayers are with you all. He is in a better place with our father in heaven. He and Mom ( Gennell or Nell ) are there together with other family & friends. Our love and prayers forever..
Sharon Fisher, Lavaca, Ar. 72941May 20, 2009
"Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dexter and Barbara Phillips, Tyronza, AR 72386May 19, 2009
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time for all of us. Hershel will truly be missed. We love you guys.
Sherry Mash, Cabot, ARMay 18, 2009
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Norm Andrews, Vilonia, ARMay 18, 2009
"So sorry for our loss, he will be missed by many. With love,Karla and Family
Karla & Family, MIMay 18, 2009
"Sis Motes & FamilyI just want you to know that I'm really really sorry. I will be sending up lots of love and prayers for you at this time. Sorry I am unable to be there but my thoughts and prayers are with you.. May God give you peace and comfort during this time.LoveHeather Woodward (Jim & Carol Brown's daughter)
Heather Woodward (Brown), Flint, MIMay 18, 2009
"Dear Sis. Kathryn and family,We were so sorry to learn of your husband's passing. Please know, you are in our thoughts and prayers.Pam (Sigourney) Kaminski andEdith (Sigourney) Buda
Pam Sigourney Kaminski, Manistee, MIMay 18, 2009
"I lost a good friend Saturday, see you on the other side.May God bless the family. Bro. Ed Snow
Rev Ed Snow, Cabot, ArMay 18, 2009
"Known Him All my life he and my dad were preachers together for years i will like others miss you brother go with god tell my mom and dad im doing good for a change i'll see them in heaven.
Larry Smith, May 18, 2009
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I know he is looking at us from above rejoicing with the angels.We love all of you!Lisa
Lisa Williams, Florence MSMay 18, 2009
"Your family is in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
jackie d glover, Conway, ARMay 18, 2009
"Katherine and Family,Our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this time of loss. We don't begin to understand the ways of God but always trust that He is in complete control and knows what is best.May God wrap you in His arms of love and comfort.With all our love,Joe & Sherrie Carpenter
Joe and Sherrie Carpenter, MichiganMay 18, 2009
"What a great man Uncle Hershel was, if ever there was an angel among us, it was him. You are dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all of us and we will see you again someday.
Rickie & MaryEllen Sims, Dyess, ARMay 18, 2009
"I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Hershel, he was a good man and I pray for Aunt Kathryn and the family to get through this. I wish I could be there again, but my thoughts and prayers are with you all.Deanna
Deanna Chambers, Lakeland, FLMay 17, 2009
