Versell Samuel West Motley was born in Beckley West Virginia on May 6, 1947 to the union of Louis Motley, Sr. and Courtney Motley.
He was an active child growing up, and was affectionately called “Sugar” and later referred to as “Tuggar” by his family. His family left the picturesque hills of West Virginia and moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1956 when Tuggar was 9 years old. He attended Chicago public schools and Blessed Sacrament school and church.
Versell had an eye for detail and would work for years as a machinist and electrician. In his spare time, he would also play guitar in a band with his brother and several friends. He would also use his talent in home construction and repair. Versell would later move to California for several years and then return to Chicago. Versell would pull closer to his family after the passing of his mother.
He leaves to treasure precious memories sons Isaiah, Erick, Derrick, Versell, Jr.; daughters, Toni and Tracey; sister, Nancy Williams; brothers, Louis Motley (Esther), Vernon Spann; cherished companion Kim Clark-Hassig; and, treasured nieces and nephews. He also leaves close friends Dan and Ed, as well as close friends in the area of Christiana street.
Arrangements by CENTRAL CHAPEL, Chicago, IL, 773-581-9000 or www.chapelc.com

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