JACOB MOTLEY

Jacob Matthew Motley, 32 of Canton, Missouri died January 9, 2017 at his home in Canton. The son of Mark and Carrie Barrington Motley was born on September 28, 1984 at Quincy, Illinois. Jacob worked at Charles Industries in Canton. He liked to play video games, mixed martial arts and karaoke. He was especially interested in researching physics, science and engineering. He is survived by his paternal grandfather, William (Irene) Motley of Quincy, Illinois; his father, Mark Motley of Quincy, Il.; brother, Joshua Motley and fiancé, Ashley Hoener of Coatsburg, Il.; sister, Sarah Motley and fiancé, Christopher Vahle of Canton, Mo.; two nieces, Brooklyn and Quinn Motley and future niece, Lacey Vahle; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, paternal grandmother, Carmen Furniss and his mother, Carrie Motley. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation was held January 14, 2017 at Arnold’s Funeral Home in Canton. Memorials may be made to his niece’s educational fund. Online condolences at www.arnoldsfuneralhome.net