Raymond Norris Mott, the son of the late Beverly Mott and Raymond Holmes was born March 30, 1968 in Wilmington, NC. He departed his earthly life on Friday, November 11, 2022.

Raymond attended primary and secondary schools in the New Hanover County School district. He graduated from New Hanover High School in 1986. Raymond enjoyed engaging in various sports, such as football, basketball, and track. He even played in the semi-professional football league. He also loved to travel. Prior to his illness, he was employed at Coating & Adhesives Corporation in Leland, NC.

Raymond was a devoted member of Speaks Temple AME Zion Church where he served faithfully until it closed. He later transferred his membership to Christian Chapel AME Zion Church.

Raymond is the Past Master of Giblem Lodge #2, the second oldest Black Masonic Temple in North Carolina. Raymond worked collaboratively with others within the community, especially the Wilmington Historical Society, to preserve and restore the historic building. He can be quoted as saying in a Star-News article, “with the support of the community we hope to see the vision come to life.” The quote not only refers to the beauty Raymond saw in the building, but in the beauty, he was able to see in the community. Brother Raymond Norris Mott was also of a member of the Wilmington Consistory #63 32nd degree. He was also WGP of the MWPHGL of NC.

“Charlie”, or “Uncle Charlie” as he was so affectionately called, loved GOD and life. He enjoyed the company of family and friends. His love for others made any stranger feel like they knew him forever. He truly demonstrated to everyone the importance of helping one another and living every day to the fullest. Many who know Raymond can attest to his love for fishing, dancing and music. He also used his quick wit and humor to make you laugh and think.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Beverly Mott and Raymond Holmes, and his siblings, Sarah Mott and Anthony Boyd. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: Latasha “Candi” Howard-Mott (wife); four daughters, Zaina Rai Beyler-Mott of Wisconsin, Tamika Mott of Florida, Samaria Holmes-Mott of North Carolina, and Kiayana Hill of New Jersey; three sons, Adrian Abeyta (Anna) of Wisconsin, Raymond Mott Jr. of New York and Cameron Howard of Virginia; three grandchildren, Quincey, Payton, and Ivee all of Wisconsin; five sisters, Marchelle Shufford, Barbara Rabb (Myron), Pearl Mott Tyson (Louis), Melinda Brinkley, and Angel McCray all of North Carolina; three brothers, Ryan Mott, Anthony Barnes (Retanna), and Chan Boyd all of North Carolina; mother-in-law, Dentral Howard; father-in-law, Lonnie Howard; sisters -in-law: Latonya Coggins and Catrina Bunting-Smith (Marc Smith Sr.); an uncle Willie Holmes and a special aunt Permetia Shepard, and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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