SFC Joshua William Motta
December 23, 1973 ~ July 16, 2024
Born in:
Wareham, MA
Resided in:
Pinehurst, NC
SFC, Joshua William Motta, age 50, of Pinehurst passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Ft. Bragg from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born in Plymouth County, MA he was a son of Kurt Motta and Betsy Frost. Josh grew up in Wareham, MA and graduated from Wareham High School. He joined the US Army in 1995 and served 20 years retiring from Ft. Bragg in 2015. He received his bachelor’s degree from AMU and was currently working on his masters degree. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star and many other service medals. He was currently working on base as a Special Forces Training Specialist.
Josh is survived by his wife Teresa Stencel Motta; children Jakob Motta and wife Sam of Vass, Emma Motta and Shelby Motta both of Carthage, Andrew Vandevander and James Vandevander both of Pinehurst; sister Kirsten Nicoulin of Lexington, KY; grandson Kooper Motta.
The family will receive friends at Fry & Prickett Funeral Home on Sunday, July 21 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 23 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a committal service with full military honors at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake at 12:00 p.m.
Josh, You were our strongman. You were our google. You were our in house doctor. You were our photographer. You were tough on the outside but soft as a teddy bear inside. You were always there to cheer us on. You were a great Father, bonus Dad and it was so fun watching you be a Grandpa. But most of all, you were a great man and we will love you forever.
Services are entrusted to Fry & Prickett Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com
Services
Visitation: July 21, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home
402 Saunders Street
Carthage, NC 28327
910.947.2224
https://pinesfunerals.com/
Funeral Mass: July 23, 2024 9:30 am
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
160 E. Vermont Avenue
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Committal : July 23, 2024 12:00 pm
Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery
8220 Bragg Blvd.
Spring Lake , NC 28390
910.436.5630
I worked with Josh at Camp Mackall. He directly impacted thousands of GBs and will forever be ingrained in the hearts and mind of those that he taught and mentored. Your husband will be deeply missed.
PS. I was the guy who’s “Sniper” rifle he borrowed to to a photo shoot with you on the tank at Luzon DZ. I’m also the guy that was with him when he lost his phone in the woods and had you come out to geo locate it with a computer. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this unbearable time.
I worked with Josh at Camp Mackall. He directly impacted thousands of GBs and will forever be ingrained in the hearts and mind of those that he taught and mentored. Your husband will be deeply missed.
PS. I was the guy who’s “Sniper” rifle he borrowed to to a photo shoot with you on the tank at Luzon DZ. I’m also the guy that was with him when he lost his phone in the woods and had you come out to geo locate it with a computer. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this unbearable time.
To the man who taught me how to walk. Never gave up on me and wouldn’t let me quit. For the friend you are to my husband, the father, service member, husband, still so much more. May you rest in peace.
Sending comfort & love to all the family , especially Shelby. You are in my prayers .
Our condolences and prayers of comfort to his family.
I was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of your beloved husband, Josh. My heart goes out to you during this incredibly difficult time. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
I cannot imagine the pain and sorrow you must be feeling, but please know that you are not alone. I am here for you, and you are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need or if you would like someone to talk to, please do not hesitate to reach out.
With deepest sympathy,
Michelle
Love Aunt Mary Kay
Rest easy, Josh. You touched many lives including mine. Things won’t be the same without you around.
So shocked and saddened to read this. I still picture Josh as the little boy growing up next door on Linwood Ave. I am so very, very heartbroken for your loss.
My prayers and deepest sympathies to all of your family.
RIP brother, had good times as a teammates with you.. I was just thinking of you the other day and wanted to swing by the gym where I last saw you to see if you were still there…
I had a coach once tell me that I’d never complete a specific event. The same coach pushed me to try harder. To “train like you mean it.” We didn’t always see eye to eye. I respected his work ethic, and how he never wanted to be outdone by others. Rowing before the crack of dawn so that his logged meters would be higher than ours when we got to the gym. He was tough and loved to pick on us. But he loved hard, and you can see that from how much joy he brought his family. He even had an athlete dress like him one Halloween, so you know he was respected and appreciated. T – I am sorry you only had what feels like a blip in time with him, when you were promised forever. I have faith that this strongman will still be moving mountains for you, so that he can make sure you are still smiling that big bright smile of yours. Sending you all the warm thoughts and hugs.
Teresa, what sad, sad news, loosing a loved one so suddenly. I hope good memories will carry you through this time.
Sending a long southern hug your way❤️
Aunt Cindy Stencel Woolwine
So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope God gives you the strength to look to the future. You are a great cousin and Josh would want you to go on with life. Keep your head high. JEFF AND JODIE
Kirsten – thinking of you and your family and wishing peace and comfort in this dark time!