Paul F. Motley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Paul F. Motley, age 81, of Bowling Green passed away June 10, 2018 at his home. Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Mt Zion Cemetery in Bowling Green with Rev. Bill Hobbs officiating. Visitation will be held 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Bibb-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green. Paul was born February 9, 1937 in Atlas, IL the son of George Fredrick and Dola Pearl Dixon Motley. On May 23, 1959 he married Dorothy Mae Hammett at the preacher’s house in Bowling Green. She survives. Other survivors include sons Robert Fry Jr. of Hannibal, Paul W. Motley Sr. of Bowling Green, William Motley and the late Peggy Sue Motley of Bowling Green; daughters Lora Vonvain (Mike) of Bowling Green, Debbie Liffick (Tom) of Bowling Green, (Tiny) Thelma Shy (Don) of Bowling Green, Donna Curry (Denny) of Curryville, Rita Liffick of Bowling Green; 26 grandchildren; 59 + 1 on the way great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; brothers Roy Motley of Stockton, Ray Motley (Shirley) of Bowling Green. He was preceded in death by 3 grandchildren Deanna Motley, John Curry and Jason Vonvain; siblings Mary Preston, Lora Boots, Ernest Motley Sr., Raymond Motley, Elmer Motley, Howard Motley, Fred Bolton Sr., Clarence Motley, George W. Motley and Willie M. Motley. Paul was born in Illinois and moved to Missouri when he was 8 years old and was a Baptist by faith. He worked for Stark Brothers Nursery for 60 + years. He enjoyed cutting and hauling hay, gardening, watching westerns, playing Bingo and most of all his family. Pallbearers will be Phillip Curry, Bryan Curry, Alan Hurd, Davy Sherman, Shane Fry, Paul W. Motley Jr. and Justin Fairchild. Honoray pallbearers will be Dylan Fox, James Fox Jr., Tom Liffick, Fred Liffick and Henry Resor. Memorials may be made to the family c/o Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes.

Paul F. Motley

February 9, 1937 - June 10, 2018