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Anthony W. Potts

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Virginia

Jan 17, 1964 – Jul 25, 2023

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BORN
January 17, 1964
DIED
July 25, 2023
LOCATION
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Virginia

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Major General Anthony W. Potts (USA) of Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Adored husband of Jennifer Potts; cherished son of Barbara Potts and the late Wayne Potts; loving father of Taylor Potts and Cynthia Potts (Sam Bartlett); brother of Cathy Richard (Joe),...

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Jennifer, My most sincere condolences for your loss. Tony made a huge impression on all those he met and many benefited from his kindness and genuine concern for others. His contributions and leadership will not be forgotten. I wish you peace during this time and my thoughts are with you and your family.

July 28, 2023 Mrs. Potts; Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband and my very good friend. There are some people who by their presence and conduct influence events and organizations more than those who talk and write. Their life is their message, and their actions inspire all who know them. Tony Potts was one of these remarkable people. The Acquisition Community has profited from his wisdom, humor, leadership, and combat focus - but most of all from his...

Mrs. Potts, I am so sorry for your loss. I met him at the 2005 Apache MOC Conference when he found out he made Colonel. He bought a keg and pizza for all of us. He was so happy. Being a Navy Vet I knew how rewarding being promoted can be. It was my first year supporting Army Aviation and this trip to Orlando seeing him so happy and the war going on made me continue to support the Warfighters. I found this video just a few days after he passed, and I was at AAAA this year but didn't get to...