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NATHANIEL POTTS

Newark, New Jersey

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Nathaniel Lee Johnson Potts Former West Side High School principal, 85 Nathaniel Lee Johnson Potts, 85, former principal of West Side High School entered into rest May 21, 2016. Friends may call at the James E. Churchman Jr. Funeral Home, 345-13th Ave. at S. 7th St., on Wednesday, June 1, 2016,...

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Mr. Potts was my Principal 1983-1987. Mr. Potts called me his daughter and he was a father to the students. The week I got back in touch with him I was supposed to go visit him he passed the day before. I was so happy that I got a chance to talk with him to say thank you. Another chance on the other side. Bless you Mr. Potts.

Happy birthday to greatest teacher friend i will ever know thats my black history moment

Mr. Potts crossed my mind today and I decided to look him up. A wonderful principal I had at West Side High School. I am just learning of his loss. Rest in power sir. I am a part of your legacy.

A awesome Principal!

I was thinking about this Man since 84 when I left WSHS sorry I'm late and about the loss

My condolences to your family Mr. Potts you will truly be missed, you were one of the best teachers in Newton St. School, monitoring the hall with that ruler in hand making sure students was not caught roaming the hallways, always sporting that smile but very much a disciplinarian. You were always respected for your mannerisms and caring nature. The last time I saw you was at your church Blessed Sacrament about 5 yrs ago and you was sitting behind me, my church Clinton Ave Presbyterian was in...

Rest in Peace "Uncle Nate". The world has lost a very sincere,condsiderate and loving person. Even through marriage, you were like an Uncle to me when I met you when I was 11 years old in the summer program at Bergen Street school. May Allah continue to Bless you in Paradise.

Love, Daaiyah