CHARLES BERLIN MOTT JUNIOR
of Little Rock passed away, Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 98. years of age. Born June 27, 1921, in Lake Charles, La., to parents Katie Harris and Charles Berlin Mott.
Charles was predeceased by his wife Ann, son-in-law, Delbert Mickel, brother, James Mott and sister, Frances Fullerton. He is survived by his four children, Becky (Jackson) Farrow, Debbie Mickel, Charles (Anne) Mott, and David (Tracy) Mott, nine grandchildren, Jeff (Casey) Mickel, Jackson (Erin Hohnbaum) Farrow, Wes (Mary) Mickel, Keith (Catherine) Farrow, Kristen (Reese) Robinson Will Mott, Lamar Mott, Chase Mott, and Drew Mott, four great-grandchildren and a brother, Joe Mott.
After graduating from Little Rock High School, Charles attended Little Rock Junior College (UALR) for two years before transferring and graduating from LSU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Following graduation, he attended the Midshipman school at Columbia University and was commissioned as a junior officer in the US Navy. He served three years on active duty during WW II. After the war, he entered Washington University Law School before transferring and receiving his Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas.
After law school, Charles passed the CPA exam and began his professional career with the accounting firm of Russell Brown and Co. Later he joined a private law practice but was soon hired as a staff attorney for the eastern district in the US Attorney’s office. While at that office his work included participation in the eminent domain proceedings leading to the creation of Greers Ferry Lake. After several years with the US Attorney’s office, he left to use his legal and accounting background to purchase and manage several businesses and real estate ventures. He was a member of the Pulaski County, Arkansas, and American Bar Associations as well as the Arkansas and American Societies of Certified Public Accountants.
Charles was an active member of Second Presbyterian Church, serving both as a Deacon and an Elder. His church was a great source of support for him. He was a devoted husband to Ann for 62 years. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He eagerly agreed to supervise his grandsons. When they became too old for “babysitting”, he instituted the tradition of “Sunday night family dinner” with the grandsons that lived locally and their parents, a tradition that continued long after the last grandson left for college. As his younger grandchildren came along, all of which were in Texas, he and Ann traveled there often to be a part of their life. We will always cherish our memories of the special times we each had with our father and grandfather who made a point to make each of us feel special.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 29th at Second Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu, if flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72227.