Wells “Robert” Mote 

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Wells “Robert” Mote, 85, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Decatur.

Graveside service was Friday, May 17 at Greenwood Cemetery. Family received friends Thursday, May 16 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Pastor Lucia Kremzar officiated.

Robert was born Jan. 29, 1939 in Decatur to Robert and Jewel (Roberts) Mote. After graduating he worked as a Teacher. He spent 34 months in the Army Medical Corps; 26 months stationed in Ethiopia; and many years teaching in Guam. Finally he taught at Bridgeport Elementary School for 30 years. Robert also attended the Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to many who will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jewel; and his brother, Rodney Mote.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his sons, Robert Mote and wife, Kim of Decatur and David Mote and wife, Ally of Weatherford; 5 grand-children, Morgan Mote of Decatur, Tanner Mote of Irving, Cash Isom, Myers Mote, and Haines Mote all of Weatherford; 2 great-grand-children, Javuan Branch and Aaliyah Mote; and brother, Felix Mote of Nazareth; extended family members and a host of friends.

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