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Jamie Poteet Obituary
San Angelo
Graveside service for Jamie T. Poteet, 86, will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, in Fairmount Cemetery, directed by Johnson's Funeral Home.
Born in Caddo, Oklahoma, Poteet moved as a child with his parents, James Thomas Monroe and Mamie Lou Malone Poteet to San Angelo. He graduated from San Angelo High School, attended Duke University and graduated from Cornell University on the GI Bill. He was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force.
Trained in hotel management, he joined a major chain that assigned him to operate hotels and clubs in pre-Castro Cuba, Puerto Rico and Chile. He taught English in Cyprus and Greece. His aunt, Ann Poteet, taught three generations of San Angelo students.
Retiring from his longest tenure as club manager near Chicago, Poteet returned to San Angelo more than 15 years ago to care for his aunt Lucretia, who died at 103. For a brief period, he managed the San Angelo Country Club in the 1990s. Always self-effacing, he managed food and lodging operations as if invisible, never drawing attention to himself.
A longtime patron of the arts, he served for a time on the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts board of trustees, giving paintings, time and money for its success, according to Howard Taylor, SAMFA director. Poteet helped set up the art museum's Children's Art Museum formerly located at the Cactus Hotel. He had custom-made furnishings created that continue to be used in the museum's children's programs. He also was a stalwart supporter of the symphony and other music programs.
No close relatives survive him. His chief caregiver was Hilda Ramirez. Handling many of his other affairs were Lupe and Janie Trevino, as well as three Trevino grandchildren, Christian, Jaime and Chastity.
The online register book is available for condolences at johnsons-funeralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jamie Poteet
Pete Hudgins
June 2, 2016
Cousin Jamie, I called him Jim Tom until later, if one has a favorite Cousin , was it.
So blessed I was to be around him and his side of my family, thinking of Penn and Betty Claire and Tom And Kitten. In a chair lift in Aspen I met some people from Chicago who adored Jamie as the Manager of the Onwentsia Club. Later as a young Texas Rube he entertained me with friends in tall bldgs on the Gold Coast and just being Jamie when he took me out to Onwentsia, but people don't know how deep grew his Texas roots. I am so bummed that our last conversation was too long ago. And, by the way, he started the resurgence of the Gerome in Aspen as one of his first assignments. RIP my beloved Cousin and friend.
RIka Steil
January 2, 2016
Jamie, we miss you! but you will always be in our hearts.
Scott, Jamie and Rika - Thanksgiving 2013
Scott Steil
January 2, 2016
Jamie and I first met back in 2000, I lived just up the street from him in historic Santa Rita from 1997 to 2002 but, after leaving I always felt the draw to return to visit him and did so for many years. Thanksgiving was always carved out each year to venture back to sunny San Angelo to spend time with him. He is sorely missed but Rika and I are forever grateful to have known him and his memory will warm are hearts eternally.
October 3, 2015
I WILL MISS JAMIE WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES IN NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE.HE ALWAYS SPOKE VERY HIGHLY OF LUPE I TALKED WITH HIM ON THE PHONE MANY TIMES, I AM HIS FRIEND FROM SYRACUSE NEW YORK YOU HAVE MY WARMEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES JOHN CLARK 753 JAMES ST APT 728 SYRACUSE NY 13203 [email protected]
Patrick Ruggiero
September 30, 2015
Jamie,
I truly miss you. We had a friendship that started in 81" at Onwenstia Club. You taught me about the arts and how to slow down and enjoy life around me. I will miss you - Patrick Ruggiero
June 12, 2015
Jamie was always a bright light in the lives of his good friends and Cornell colleague: Ruth and Joe Thomas
Rosie Rodriguez
June 10, 2015
The people that truly knew you were blessed by your beautiful mannerism. They truly enjoyed your company, your beautiful laughter was so enjoyable.
June 9, 2015
Jamie, If Bob could write this he would remind you of your your "infamous" trip to Ft. Lauderdale in 1950 something, where you and Archer were
escorted to the city limits. The first of many great stories from you all, such great memories from you all and I was lucky enough to share in them after the fact. Gods peace to you dear friend, I will miss our long conversations via the phone, you've been in our memory book and our thoughts. Judy Minium (AND Bob too).
June 9, 2015
Offering my sincere condolences. May you find comfort in the promise of suffering and death ending here on earth. ~Ps. 37:10,11
James Adams
June 9, 2015
Jamie was a unique and refreshing person...with an infectious laugh and love of life. He was kindhearted and loved making others happy. Elaine and I were honored to share in his last days. He was be truly missed and the world has lost a little of its soul! Rest in peace my friend.
James and Elaine Adams
Travis Cuellar
June 9, 2015
It was a pleasure helping Jamie "stay in shape" as his personal trainer from 2008-2013. I think he enjoyed lunch after his workout session more than anything else. Great memories with our other lunch buddies (Bernard, Jane and Charles Forester, Gary, Sukie, Trey, and a few others). I wil miss him reminding me not to "spend all my money", all his business advice, and most of all his good heart. We will all miss you Sir, but we will see you soon!!!
June 8, 2015
Great friend, mentor, Best Man, one of Trisha's best buddies, always ready with that distinctive laugh. Will miss you so.
Trish and Mark Vogelgesang
June 7, 2015
Jamie,
I shall always remember you. You always had a smile and a joke. xxoo, Mary Chatfield
June 7, 2015
My dear friend we had so many great times together with our classmates and friends since our days at Cornell. I will miss your friendship.
Rocco M. Angelo
Key Biscayne, FL
Pat Trevino
June 6, 2015
Thanks for being a sweet family friend as our family will always keep you in our hearts and remember your giving spirit. Mando & Pat Trevino
Gretchen Noelke
June 6, 2015
Thanks for being my friend and sharing your aunt Lucrretia, friands from Argenttina, Greece, and Cornell with me. Your passing will leave a big hole in your fiends.
Tracey Clanton
June 5, 2015
Jamie,
I will forever carry your friendship and kindness you showed me in my heart. You are a sweet spirit and will be missed more than words could ever express.
With Love,
Tracey Clanton
June 5, 2015
Jamie, our dear friend. We truly enjoyed your friendship from our days in Northbrook, Illinois to the State of Texas. You will be missed.
Mark, Maribeth, Amanda & Ally Schwartzhoff
Southlake, Texas
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