George William Mote

In Memory Of George William Mote

George William Mote, age 92, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

George was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on February 15, 1927, a son of the late Sarah (Jeter) and Charles Mote.

George worked as a truck driver. He served in the U.S. Army.

He was the husband of Lucille (Newby) Mote. On July 31, 1989, they were married at Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

George is survived by:

Wife: Lucille Mote, of Poteau, Oklahoma.

Daughters/Son-In-Law: Diane Kennon, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; Billie & Wayne Mathis, of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Sister: Lorene Slayden, of Burtbanett, Texas.

George is also survived by 4 Grandchildren: Stacey & Erin Grubb, Sam & Michaelann Grubb, Monica Mathis, Kevin & Brandi Mathis. 16 Great Grandchildren, 5 Great Great Grandchildren.

George was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 1st wife, Alta Mote, infant son, and 3 grandchildren.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019 with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. Interment to follow at the Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Sam Grubb, Kevin Mathis, Stacey Grubb, Zac Hollock, Trenton Bolding, Michael Wayne Mathis, Max Grubb, Kaedon Mathis.

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WALDROP FUNERAL HOME, WILBURTON, OKLAHOMA.