SSG (Ret) David Earl Lamotte, Sr., age 70, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the chapel of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home. Full US Army Honors will be rendered. David’s family will receive friends from 12 noon until the hour of service on Saturday.
David entered into this life on May 15, 1952 in Batavia, New York. As a young man, David enlisted with the US Army. A proud soldier, David bravely served during the Desert Storm campaign in the Middle East. and continued in a career with the Army spanning over two decades. Following his retirement, David attended and graduated from Austin Peay State University, attaining two Bachelor’s degrees. Ranking highest among the things David enjoyed was working on classic cars and trucks, especially his 1967 Chevy C10 pickup truck.
In addition to his parents, David was also preceded in death by his brothers, Neil and Gordy. Survivors include his children, David Lamotte, Jr. (Amanda), Stephanie Martinez Lamotte, and Allen Elliot (Kristin), grandchildren, Meghan, Alyssa, Shelby, Mariano, Kiara, Dan Dan, Carter, Nolan, Sidney, Shylah, and Makenna. He is also survived by his siblings, Danny, Leona, and Flossie.
Condolences may be made to David’s family at NaveFuneralHomes.com.