Claiborne "Kip" Coleman Pottage, Jr.
Claiborne "Kip" Coleman Pottage, Jr.
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Claiborne Coleman “Kip” Pottage, Jr. of South Boston passed away August 7, 2024 at the age of 47. He was born in Halifax County, VA on January 4, 1977 to Mary Ellen Rickman Lowery and the late Claiborne Coleman Pottage, Sr.
He was of the Christian faith. Kip lived life to the fullest and loved horses, hunting, fishing, and boating. He loved spending time with friends and family but especially enjoyed being with his children.
Left to cherish his memory:
His Children
Adriana Christine Pottage of South Boston
Claiborne Coleman “Cole” Pottage, III of South Boston
Brayson Haller Pottage of South Boston
His Mother
Mary Ellen Rickman Lowery of Halifax
One Sister
Kimberly Pottage Moser (Todd) of Halifax
Partner in Life
Donna Tussey Kelly of South Boston
Grandfather
Billy Ronald Rickman
Aunts and Uncles
Ronnie Rickman (Sharon) of Alton
Robert G. D. “Chip” Pottage, III of Halifax
Frank Tod Pottage of Richmond
Debbie Glover (Wash) of Clover
Janet Lacks (Wallie) of Clover
Patty Stevens (Mike) of South Boston
One Niece
MaKayla Lynn Martin
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Russell Terry officiating. Burial to follow in St. John’s Episcopal Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, one hour prior to the service at Powell Funeral Home.
For memorials, please consider a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1603 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592
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