Theron "Ted" LaMotte, Jr.

August 9, 1936 - July 27, 2016

Theron “Ted” LaMotte, Jr., 79, of Hagar Township, died Wednesday evening, July 27, 2016 at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. Services celebrating his life will be at 1 PM on Monday, Aug 1, at the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in Benton Harbor. Burial will follow at Crystal Springs Cemetery. The visitation will begin at Noon on Monday at the Fairplain Chapel. Memorials may be made to the SW Michigan Humane Society. Please share memories, messages or photos at www.florin.net. Ted was born in Benton Harbor to Theron and Mae June (Davis) LaMotte, Sr. on August 9, 1936. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Viet Nam conflict as a cook. He was a member of the American Legion Post #105, the Benton Harbor Moose Lodge #1570; and the Lakeshore Masonic Lodge #298. He married Georgia “Peggy” Horton and she preceded him in death in 1996. He was employed at Whirlpool Corp. as a machinist for 36 years before his retirement in 1999. Ted enjoyed grilling and loved being with his dog, Bubba. His family includes his step-daughter, Linda Fester of Riverside. He was also preceded in death by his parents; his step-daughter, Rose Mathis; and his ½ brother, Bill Vawter.