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Floyd Mote Obituary

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Floyd Mote

Milton, FL

March 17, 1921 - September 1, 2011

Floyd Mote Obituary

Floyd Monroe “Bill” Mote 1921-2011 Floyd Monroe “Bill” Mote, 90, of the Berrydale community went to his eternal home to be with his Lord and loved ones on Thursday, September 1, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years., Ruby Ashworth Mote; infant son, Floyd Monroe Mote, Jr.; granddaughter, Rachel Christine Suarez Childress; son-in-law, John T. Suarez; parents Nova Cornelius and Dora Louvenia Mote; sisters, Jennie Lou Jones, Joyce Lowery, and Doris Lunsford; brothers Billy Mote and Terrell Mote. He is survived by daughters, Christine Suarez, Geraldine “Geri” Lawrence Byrom (Cotton), and Brenda Mote; grandchildren Mark Suarez (Kelley), Mathew Lawrence (Tonya), and Laura Garrison (Shaine); great grandchildren Heather (Justin), Courtney, Travis, Seth, Grant, and Colin; great-great grandchildren Raleigh and Justlyn; brother W.G. Mote (Addie Ruth); sisters Geneva Whitfield and Frances Wilburn (Smith); other relatives and many friends. Affectionately known as “Bro. Bill”, he loved God, family, country, and his fellowman. At age 2, he moved to Jay, Florida, with his parents from Maysville, Georgia. Bill and wife, Ruby, made their home in the Berrydale community enjoying 53 years of marriage until her death in 1994. Bill surrendered to God’s call to the ministry and received his ordination as a Baptist minister in 1944. He served as pastor at Pine Level Baptist Church, Poplardale Baptist Church, and lastly served at Pine Grove Baptist Church for 57 years. He was also a retired carpenter with the School Board of Santa Rosa County. Bill was a devoted family man and his love and devotion will be greatly missed. Our cherished memories of him will live on in our hearts forever. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 on Saturday evening, September 3, 2011, at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 4, 2011, at 2:00 P.M. at Pine Terrace Baptist Church, Milton, Florida, with Dr. Mike Wiggins officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Baptist Church. The family would like to extend their gratitude to faithful caregivers Lynette Johnson, Pat Noles, Reni Johnmeyer, and Florence Underwood; the dedicated caregivers at Baptist Home Health & LHC; Covenant Hospice; Dr. Jeffery Kelly & staff; Dr. Layne Yonehiro & Wound Clinic staff.

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