Long Island……….Larry Neal Motley, Sr., age 85 of Long Island passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his residence.

Born June 5, 1934 in Chatham, he was a son of the late Lester R. Motley and Mary Virginia Lewis Pruitt.  Mr. Motley retired from the United States Army after over 20 years of service.  He served in Germany, Japan, and Vietnam.

He is survived by his wife, Truong Motley of Alexandria; one daughter, Tina Marie Guthrie; four sons, Larry Motley, Jr., Billy Joe Motley, Gary Scott Motley, and Mark Lynn Motley;  two sisters, Susie M. Chandler and husband, Don, and Ann Byrd Otto and husband, Wayne; one brother, William "Billy" Byrd; and a special cousin, Clara Motley.

Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Hillcrest Burial Park in Chatham, VA with Military Honors by American Legion Altavista Post 36 and Gretna Post 232.

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