WALTER B. MOTES 

     Walter B. Motes, age 77, of Francis, died Tuesday January 12, 2010 at his home after a short illness.  He was a native of Palatka and a life-long resident of Putnam County.  He was of the Baptist faith, was a member of Pineland Masonic Lodge # 86 F&AM and the Morrocco Temple Shrine in Jacksonville.  He was a member of the Putnam County Cattleman�s Assocatiion and a life-long rancher.  He worked as an electrician at Georgia Pacific for several years and was a member of I.B.E.W. #1583.  He loved to hunt and fish and loved sponsoring his grandchildren and other children�s live stock projects.  He was a member of Log Haul Hunting Club in Ridgeland, South Carolina.  He was preceded in death by parents, Miller & Inez Motes, a brother, Sonny Motes, and grandsons, Jeffery & Steven Tenney.

     He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Shirley Jean Motes of Francis, children, Lynda �Sister� Daniels of Francis, Tim Motes and wife, Geri of Port St. Lucie, Judy Rich and husband, Phillip of Bardin, Stephanie Adkins of Palatka, Theresa Lott of Orange Park, Hank Johnson and wife, Kristie of Bostwick, 14 grandchildren, Michelle �Shelly� Thomas, Jeramy Motes, Marcus Motes, Sarina Wiechens, Mandy Massey, Chase Rich, Dustin Adkins, Haley Adkins, Julie Adkins, Taylor Tenney, Tres� Lott, Trenton Johnson, Aubrey Johnson, Kallie Johnson, 10 great-grandchildren.

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he will be sorely missed,God Speed Walter

Annette Hale ~ Kuna Idaho

My thoughts are prayers are with you.  May warm memories comfort you during this sad time.
Always, Breeanna, Chase and Jennifer DeGrove

Jennifer DeGrove ~ Jacksonville, Florida

My sincere condolences to the entire Motes family.
You have lost a wonderful,caring,loving part of your family. Hopefully, knowing Walter is with the Motes family in heaven will ease some of the terrible pain your are feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of great loss.
Johnny Adkins

Johnny Adkins ~ Keystone Heights,Fla

I hunted with Walter and Shirley in South Carolina...Log Hall Hunting Club
He will be missed!

Bonnie Andreu ~ St.Augustine,Florida

I pray that the memories you have created over the years will provide you with comfort today and always.  God bless you.

Robin Perkins ~ Palatka, Florida

My thoughts and Prayers are with your Family in this difficult time.

Tanya Medders ~ Hawthorne,Fl.