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Rev. Hershel Eugene Motes
October 30, 1932 - May 16, 2009

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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  1. Sharon Fisher, Lavaca, Ar. 72941 says
    May 20, 2009

    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..

  2. Dexter and Barbara Phillips, Tyronza, AR 72386 says
    May 19, 2009

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

  3. Sherry Mash, Cabot, AR says
    May 18, 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.

  4. Norm Andrews, Vilonia, AR says
    May 18, 2009

  5. Karla & Family, MI says
    May 18, 2009

    So sorry for our loss, he will be missed by many. With love,Karla and Family

  6. Heather Woodward (Brown), Flint, MI says
    May 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)

  7. Pam Sigourney Kaminski, Manistee, MI says
    May 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

  8. Rev Ed Snow, Cabot, Ar says
    May 18, 2009

    I lost a good friend Saturday, see you on the other side.May God bless the family. Bro. Ed Snow

  9. Larry Smith, says
    May 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.

  10. Lisa Williams, Florence MS says
    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

  11. jackie d glover, Conway, AR says
    May 18, 2009

    Your family is in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.

  12. Joe and Sherrie Carpenter, Michigan says
    May 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

  13. Rickie & MaryEllen Sims, Dyess, AR says
    May 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.

  14. Deanna Chambers, Lakeland, FL says
    May 17, 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

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