Obituary of Aubrey D. Motley

Aubrey D. Motley, 88, of Madison Heights, VA, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, peacefully with his family by his side. He was the husband of Marlene Owen Motley of sixty-five years. Born January 29, 1929 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Victor Douglas and Irene Pickral Motley. He was a retired aviation mechanic from the Naval Air Re-work Facility in Norfolk, Virginia. He honorably served in the Army during the post WW-II occupation in Japan as a rifleman and military police officer. He served in the Twelfth Calvary Regiment. Upon his discharge, he received the Army-Japanese Occupation Medal and the WW-II Victory Medal. He later retired to the Elon area of Madison Heights (Amherst, VA). He was a member of Elon Baptist Church and enjoyed his men's Sunday School Class discussions. His final wishes were expressed during his last days and hoped his family would always remain faithful and true to the Lord Jesus Christ. In addition to his wife, Marlene, he is survived by two daughters, Sallie Ingram and her husband, Bob Wade, Abby Thompson and her husband, Jim; a son, Dudley Motley; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Elise Allen and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn Karcher and two brothers, Victor and Vernon Motley. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 20, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in Hillcrest Cemetery in Chatham, VA with Pastor Steve Tyree officiating. The family will receive friends at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Elon Baptist Church, 145 Younger Dr., Madison Heights, VA 24572 or The Disabled American Veterans, 2381 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 24153. Diuguid Funeral Service, Wiggington Road Chapel, 434-385-8900, is serving the family. On-line condolences may be sent to www.diuguidfuneralservice.com.