Robert Harold Motes Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Harold Motes of Van Buren, Arkansas, who passed away on December 26, 2024 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Isaac Motes and Rosie Motes (Fowler). He is survived by: his wife Shirley Motes; his children, Linda Patrick (Ron) of Grand Prairie, TX, Kay Duffield (Chuck) of Foster, MO, Peggy Thames of Ashburn, VA, Karen Jones of Van Buren, Martin Gates II (Judy) of Granbury, TX and Darrell Lincks of Van Buren; and his grandchildren, Monica Tabor (Keith) of Van Buren, Makae Duffield of Arvada, Jason Patrick (Karis) of Grand Prairie, Brandon Patrick of Grand Prairie, Chantel Gates of Texas, Joey Reeves of Van Buren and Euell Jones (Lauren) of Van Buren. He is also survived by twelve great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 2nd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home (4100 Alma Hwy, Van Buren, AR 72956). A graveside service was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Fort Smith National Cemetery (522 Garland Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901).
