Chatham…….Archie Lee Motley, age 85 of Chatham died Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.

Born June 2, 1934 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Cecil Bernard Motley and Ruth Shepherd Motley.  He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Amos Motley.  Mr. Motley was a member of Sheva Church of Christ and he was a tobacco farmer.  He enjoyed hunting, and was involved with the Young Farmers of America organization.

He is survived by one son, Wayne Motley and wife, Sheila of Chatham; one daughter, Jackie Hammock and husband, Nathan of Chatham; two brothers, Sterling Motley and wife, Betty of Danville, and Ray Motley and wife, Anita of Chatham; four sisters, Pattie Farthing and husband, James of Gretna, Carolyn Shelton and husband, Bobby of Gretna, Cecil Faye Shelton and husband, Cecil of Gretna, and Brenda Motley of Gretna; four grandchildren, Jarrett Motley and wife, Donna, Isaac Hammock, Mary Katelyn Hammock, and Jack Hammock.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Larry Owen, Minister and Ron Voss, Minster.  Burial will follow in Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2019 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .