David Motis | 1962 – 2018 | Obituary

David Motis | 1962 – 2018 | Obituary

David Motis
David Motis

February 12, 1962 – February 03, 2018

David E. Motis- Obituary – February 12, 1962 to February 3, 2018

David E. Motis, (55) of Babson Park passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2018.

David was born on February 12, 1962 in Friend, Nebraska to the late Ruth (Bulwan) and Edmund Motis. He grew up in Friend Nebraska. He was the youngest of 4 boys. David was Vice President of his Graduating Class in 1980. He made the move to Frostproof FL in 1983. He moved to Babson Park when he married his wife in 1989. He worked in Refrigeration for many years at Alcoma and Florida’s Natural Growers.

David was an avid Nebraska Huskers Fan and would often be found grilling on his beloved Webber grill. He also enjoyed Nascar Racing, reading, playing cards, and spending time with friends and family. David and his wife took trips to his home state of Nebraska in recent years. He attended church at First Christian Church of Babson Park and loved God.

David is preceeded in death by his Brother Matthew Motis, Mother Ruth (Bulwan) Motis, and Father Edmund Motis.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years Jeanette Barron Motis, 4 children, Julie Garland and husband Randy of Zolfo Springs, FL , Jason Carnley and wife JeanAnn of Export, PA, Jody Kirchberg and husband Kip of Coldwater, MI, Jamie Greene and husband Russell of New Bern, NC, Brothers Mike Motis and wife Regina of Babson Park, John Motis and wife Laura of Babson Park, Sister-In-Law Rhonda Motis of Lake Wales, 13 Grand-children, 1 great grand-child.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in David’s name at the First Christian Church of Babson Park at 1295 N Scenic Hwy, Box 855, Babson Park, FL 33827.

Services to be held at First Christian Church of Babson Park on Thursday, February 8, 2018 family will receive friends from 5:00PM until service time  at 6:00 PM.