Search by Name

Search by Name

Robert W. Potts

1922 - 2015

BORN

1922

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Holland Funeral Directors - Tupelo Chapel

5281 Cliff Gookin Blvd.

Tupelo, Mississippi

Robert Potts Obituary

SALTILLO – Mr. Robert Wesley Potts, 92, died Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Golden Living Center in Tupelo following an extended illness. He was born in Union County on September 2, 1922, to Thomas William Potts and Minnie J. Bishop Potts. He was a lifelong resident of Lee County other than the time he spent serving his country in the U.S. Army Infantry, 217th Battalion, Company A, during WWII. He married his sweetheart, Helen Garrett, on Oct. 24, 1956, and was skilled as a mechanic all his working life. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and loved spending time with his family. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
A celebration of his life with military honors will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2015, in the Tupelo Chapel of Holland Funeral Directors with Bro. Johnny Hamblin officiating. Private burial will be at Lee Memorial Park. Visitation will be Sunday from noon to service time only.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Helen Potts of Saltillo; children, Jerry D. Potts (Betty) of Myrtle, Robert Glenn Potts (Sheila) of Saltillo, Bobby Potts (Shirley) of Shreveport, La., Becky Agnew of Baldwyn, Lazelle Davidson of Guntown; grandchildren, Melissa Potts Childers, Crystal Potts Gordon, Jerry Wesley Potts and Amanda Potts Norton; special former daughter-in-law, Linda Potts Ragan; a host of other near loved ones including grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clyde Potts, James Potts, Milburn Potts, Arlee Potts and Claude Potts; sisters, Earlene Smith and Bessie Dean; one grandson, Jeffrey Daniel Potts.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Robert's grandchildren.
Condolences may be emailed to [email protected].

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal on Apr. 25, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Potts

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

A. M.

April 27, 2015

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

Janice Whitten

April 25, 2015

Helen, i am so sorry about Mr. Robert, my thought's and prayers go out to you.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Robert Potts's name

Memorial Events
for Robert Potts

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Holland Funeral Directors - Tupelo Chapel

5281 Cliff Gookin Blvd., Tupelo, MS 38801

How to support Robert's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Robert Potts's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more