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Martin "Red" Potts Obituary
He was born in Davie County, son of the late Luther and Sally Cline Potts.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Isam and Luther Potts; and three sisters, Elizabeth Potts, Rosa Jane Smith and Kathleen Fender. Mr. Potts was a former Boy Scout leader and enjoyed fishing, hunting and softball.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eloise Campfield Potts; three sons, Ron Potts and wife, Judy of Fair Play, SC, Larry Potts of Mount Holly, and Terry Potts and wife Julie of Mount Holly; a daughter, Tammy McElreath and husband Larry of Charlotte; a sister, Mildred Tise of Winston Salem; a brother, Julius Potts of Yadkinville, NC; a brother-in-law, John Fender of Winston Salem; eight grandchildren, Jon, Jimmie, Lee, Jordan, Adam, Jennifer, Joshua and Laura; and seven great-grandchildren.
A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Potts will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Tuckaseege Baptist Church, Mount Holly with Reverend Jason Marlow and Reverend Ron Potts officiat-ing. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Belmont.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Tuckaseege Baptist Church, 511 Tuckaseege Road, Mount Holly, NC 28120.
Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org.
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Memories and Condolences
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The Pressleys
February 25, 2015
Eloise, We are so sorry for your loss. Red was always so kind to us and looked after us so sweetly when we moved in across the street from you guys. He will be missed. Love, your neighbors, Mike, Nicky, Samantha, Sabrina and Hunter
February 18, 2015
So sorry to hear of his passing. I will always remember him as the bus driver going to Kentucky.He will be missed!!!
Debbie Alamad
February 18, 2015
Eloise,
So sorry for your loss. I wanted to be there for you in person, but was unable to do so. I will keep you and the rest of the family in my thoughts and prayers. I love you.
Sandra Ewing
February 17, 2015
Dear Potts family
Mark and I were sorry to hear of Reds passing. We sit and talk a lot about growing up here and the times we spent with your family. Either with church or scouting, we both have many fond memories. I ran into Red at the Food Lion when he was still at home and he was playing dodge the grocery cart with me. lol It just reminded me of him back in the day with his playful sense of humor. He enjoyed kids and it showed. Thanks to you both for some of our best childhood memories.
Sincerely
Mark and Sandra Ewing
Richard Brown
February 16, 2015
Eloise,
Amy and I are very saddened to hear of Red passing away. We will miss him dearly. You and the rest of your family in be in our thoughts and prayers over the coming days and weeks. We know that he is rejoicing with our Lord and Savior. We love you.
Greg Pittman
February 16, 2015
Sorry for your loss Terry.
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