Charlie Thomas "Tommy" Motes

Charlie Thomas “Tommy” Motes, 89, of Bennett, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at his home. The graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Fall Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Wachs presiding. Military Rites will be presented by the Randolph County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall following the service. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026 for friends to sign the register.

Tommy was born in Richmond County on May 10, 1936 to Richard Daniel Motes and Etta Mae Little Motes. After serving in the U.S. Army, he worked for North Carolina Natural Gas prior to working for Bahnson Service Company from which he retired as a superintendent after 40 years of service. Tommy attended Fall Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, reading and making homemade ice cream. He was a charter member of the “Harpers Crossroads Order of the Roundtable”. Tommy cherished his family and time spent with them.

In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret A. Motes and Katie L. Wentland and brothers, Joseph Daniel Motes and Clifford H. Motes.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 50 years, Louise Brewer Motes, of the home; sister, Barbara M. Coon, of Southern Pines and a host of family and friends.

The family would like to send special thanks to Liberty Hospice, especially Sherrie and Monique, for their excellent care during this time.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Liberty Hospice, 1005 Carthage St., Sanford, NC 27330 or Fall Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1745 Fall Creek Church Rd., Bennett, NC 27208.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com.

Joyce-Brady Chapel is honored to serve the Motes family.