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1932
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2021
Albert Potts Obituary
Albert L. Potts born Dec. 7 1932 in Lyndhurst, New Jersey to Wallace E. Potts and Elizabeth Piatte Tepel. Graduate of New York University and Parsons School of Design. Worked in the commercial art field as Art Director and designer in New York City for fifteen years. In 1976 moved with his wife, Anita, to Jacksonville, NC and found a new home and a new career as the first director of the Onslow County Museum. Mr. Potts worked tirelessly to bring the new museum in front of the public of Onslow. His desire was to show the people of Onslow they had a lot to be proud of. He was on the committee to publish "The Heritage of Onslow" book. Having just collected a good selection of pictured documentation of Onslow in the thirties and the Architectural Survey of Onslow County which led to the publication of the "Architectural History of Onslow," establishing seven historical districts and thirty-six buildings that were eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, protecting them for the future.
Mr. Potts was a member of the Onslow County Chamber of Commerce and chaired many programs that promoted county activities he was also a member of the Richlands Rotary. He established, through the Onslow County Museum, Kids Art, Summer Art, The Banks Party, The Onslow County Arts and Crafts festival as well as others which brought community pride to Onslow County. Mr. Potts brought many outstanding exhibits to the museum including The Water and the Wood, Barns, Belles, Camp Davis, Fabric Arts, Quilt Show, Sense of Place, October Fest, and Museum Fest to name a few. Mr. Potts received several local, state, and national honors and recognitions including the Golden Rule. He was president of the Onslow County Historical Society and long-time member of Calvary Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council and Board of Elders. Mr. Potts served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Mr. Potts retired in 2004 from the Onslow County Museum and joined the Children's Museum of Jacksonville. Mr. Potts is survived by his wife of 55 years and their son Warren E. Potts and wife Melanie Potts and grandchildren Charlie Parker Potts and Brooke Elizabeth Potts of high Point, NC.
A celebration of Al's life will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Onslow County Museum.
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Thank you
July 26, 2021
Thanks, Pat. I had many great memories from the museum. I hope you and your family are doing well.
-Warren
Patricia M. Hughey
July 5, 2021
I worked with Al at the Museum from 1990 to his retirement in 2004. I always admired his tireless tenacity, determination, and devotion to the Museum. He was a one of a kind interesting guy and could tell some really funny stories! My sincere condolences to Anita, Warren, Melanie and grandkids. He will be missed.
Warren
July 5, 2021
Thank you Dorothy and Dennis, for your kind words and prayers. He was a special man.
Dorothy R. Brantley
July 5, 2021
Anita, Warren and family, I am so sorry to hear of Al's death.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
My Love to all. Dorothy
Dennis E. Jones
July 2, 2021
Al Potts was a gentleman dedicated to sharing the rich history and heritage of Onslow County, NC. Upon his arrival in Onslow, he worked diligently as a volunteer to help establish the Onslow County Museum in 1976, and later as its first paid
director. Words cannot express my sincere thanks to Al and Anita for their devotion in helping to share our rich heritage of their southern adopted home. Anita, Warren and his family will remain in my prayers!
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