Samuel Lewis Motley was born on March 6, 1936 in Autaugaville, Alabama to Mimmie and Clabe Motley.
Samuel Lewis Motley accepted Christ at a early age.
Samuel Lewis Motley attended the Autaugaville Training School from grades one through twelve.
At age 19, he moved to Detroit, Michigan to carry out his passion for music. He was self employed as a body and paint mechanic. He also enjoyed America's favorite pastime , baseball.
Samuel was preceded in death by his brothers Robert Motley, WIllie James and Winston; two sisters Mary Ann (Leonard and Selister; and one brother-in-law James.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Angela (Richard) and Marie, two grandchildren, Dean Overton and Damonae Thomas; two siusters Elouise (Formas) Carswell and Bertha Thompson; special friend (girlfriend); and a special stepson Mark Chestnut and three very special nieces and one nephew.