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Benjamin F. Potts WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. - Benjamin Franklin Potts, 87, passed away at home, Thursday, April 15, 2010. He was born Jan. 11, 1923 in Statesville, N.C., to Walter and Mary Potts. Benjamin proudly served in the Navy during World War II. Benjamin enjoyed many things, but most important was his family and his church. He will be sadly missed by a son, Kenneth (Lita) Potts of Lakewood, Calif., and a daughter, Linda (Hank) Boardman of Mission, Texas; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He is now in the arms of the Lord with his beloved wife, Mabel of 67 years. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Melbourne, 3301 Dairy Road, Melbourne, FL 32904 or Vitas Hospice, 4450 West Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32904. A funeral will be held Wednesday, April 21, at 2 p.m. at Fountainhead Funeral Home, Palm Bay, Fla.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 20, 2010.

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April 20, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about "Uncle Ben". Aunt Mabel was the sister of my grandfather, Rex Menscer. I can remember many visits with your father & mother when they visited my grandparents & I always enjoyed their stories of travel. I know he will be missed but will be reunited with Aunt Mabel.
Sincerely,
Paula Abernethy Woody

Marlene & Tom Browney

April 16, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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