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Greg Poteet Obituary
Greg attended St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School, was a 1990 graduate of Aquinas High School, and attended Augusta College. He owned and operated Georgia Outdoor Services. He was a member of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church, Coastal Conservation, Augusta Sailing Club, Knights of Columbus, Irish American Heritage Society, and Augusta Rugby Club. Greg Poteet was a brother to many, friend to all. He loved his parents and siblings fiercely. He would hurdle any obstacle to fill a need that any of them had. His love and loyalty to them was evident through his prayers and desires he had for their lives.
To know Greg was to love Greg. His larger-than-life personality had a way of drawing all near to him. His charisma, whit, and passion for life was magnetic. He was the founder of fun and exuded joy. He knew no stranger and included all. He loved the outdoors and was happiest with those he loved on the water, grilling, and tunes cranked up always. Greg had a servant's heart. He was always willing to help a friend or stranger. He wanted to build things and leave things better than they were...zip ties, duct tape and all! He could naturally build community wherever he was and that is where you wanted to be.
Greg was a dedicated husband and an adoring father. His pride for his family was evident to all. He was the very definition of a family man. His four sons bear his image and describe him as strong, brave, loving and caring. Greg was a man of great character. His faith and love for Jesus Christ shaped the man he was. His heart to know Christ more created a desire to love, serve and lead his family in a way that pleased the Lord rather than man. He hungered to know God's word and understand it better. We all are the beneficiaries of that. His death leaves a void that can never be filled, but a legacy that will never be forgotten.
A funeral Mass will be held Monday, April 18, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with Fr. Mark Ross celebrant. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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Anthony Alexander
December 6, 2024
He was a good guy I was at Augusta College and he was there condolences... Anthony Alexander
Joseph J O'Connell
April 4, 2023
I always think of Greg with such fondness.
Jody O'Connell
February 14, 2023
Greg was a beautiful boy and a wonderful man. I will always remember his kind and tender heart, his easy grace, and his loving spirit.
Neal & Donna Scott
May 7, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Poteet family.
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Rev. Alan Faulkner
April 20, 2022
So sorry to hear of your loss. God's peace to your family during this difficult time.
Mark Cheesborough
April 18, 2022
My deepest sympathy to entire Poteet family. Praying the Lord will give each and every one of you strength.
Lynwood Holmes
April 16, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the Poteet Family. Greg was a friend and in 2016, he designed my backyard patio.What a great memory I will forever cherish when I walk outside.
Praying for Peace, comfort and understanding.
Randy Bold
April 14, 2022
Buzz, Mr.Poteet , Andrew and Carolina:I am as sorry as I can be for your loss. It´s a terrible tragedy. I hope the Good Lord will bless and keep his widow and young children and give them comfort in these sad days! My very sincere condolences. Randy bold & family
Deborah Calhoun Howard
April 14, 2022
My deepest condolences to the Poteet family for your loss...my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.
Eamonn Mc Kiernan
April 14, 2022
Patricia and I offer our sincere condolances to Gregs immediate family and to his greater family and friends may he rest in Peace
Allen Connors
April 14, 2022
Sorry for to hear, Prayers for family and friends, may the Lord be with you and family
Mike Shull
April 13, 2022
It is difficult to believe a man so strong and full of life as Greg is no longer with us, and at such a young age. You had no option but to look up to Greg, both literally and figuratively. The first time I shook hands with him it was as if I were shaking hands with Beowulf. He was a great father and a loving husband who set a great example for his sons on how to live their lives, in work, in play and in their faith. We could all do with being a little more like Greg Poteet. I am happy our marriages brought us to be part of the same extended family. The obituary provided by his family is very well said and does him the credit he deserves.
Julie Appleton
April 13, 2022
Sending my most sincere sympathy to the entire Poteet family. So sorry for your loss.
Michael and Kathleen Rogers
April 13, 2022
Our sincerest condolences are being sent to the Poteet family. We pray God wraps His loving arms around all of you and brings you the peace that can come only from Him during this difficult time.
Butch & Lori Holley
April 13, 2022
The Holley family is praying for all of you. Greg and I had so much fun playing rugby while in college. It was a true blessing to grow up with him. He will be missed.
Winton Francis Swanson
April 13, 2022
Brett and I are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. We loved Greg and have such fun memories. May His grace sustain you.
Donny and Courtney Sahm
April 13, 2022
To the Poteet Family,
We have mutual friends and live on Cambridge Way and though we have never officially met, we wanted to let you know how very sorry we are for what has happened! All of you have been in our prayers since Friday and will continue to be as well!!!!!
Sincerely,
Donny and Courtney Sahm
Beverly Kilpatrick- Jordan
April 13, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending loving thoughts and prayers to all in your family. May he rest in peace and may you all find comfort during this very difficult time.
Lori Richardson
April 12, 2022
Prayers for you all. He was one of the best. Always a smile and a kind word. He will be deeply missed.
Kym Allen
April 12, 2022
Sending thoughts and prayers.
Joni Dyer
April 12, 2022
Such sad news my deepest condolences to this wonderful family. God bless & keep them close.
James L. KendrickFrokm the
April 12, 2022
From the Kendrick family to the Poteet Family (Tommie), our heartfelt condolences.
Dottie Donaldson
April 12, 2022
Sending prayers to the Poteet family! I'm so sorry to hear this!
Joseph Edge, Jr.
April 12, 2022
Greg will be missed by me and all that knew him. Greg´s attention to detail and professionalism made it always a pleasure to work with him. Our prayers and deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.
Gwen Wood
April 11, 2022
With heartfelt sympathy for each of you, I take a moment to send a special message to Reid. This is from the "old lady" neighbor whose backyard jungle you have been helping me clear these past few months. We work together well-you and I---tackling the weeds and cutting back tree limbs. The place looks much better. From our agreeable conversation, I learned much about you and the loving and respectful relationship you have with your family. I can imagine the darkness of grief that washes over you. Reid, you are a young man of good character and a strong work ethic. You will rise to the challenge. Your younger brothers look up to you. In the emotional healing that takes time, look out for yourself as well. You have friends-young and old-who care about you.
Kriston and John T Chandler
April 11, 2022
Sending prayers to the whole Poteet family
Patrick Brittingham
April 11, 2022
So sorry to hear about Gregg ! He was always kind to me along with his brothers and sisters also treating me the same .
Ale Kennedy
April 11, 2022
My prayers go out to Greg´s family. Greg always made me smile and was ALWAYS so kind and inclusive. An amazing person. God bless.
Susan South Jernigan
April 11, 2022
Sorry To hear this news. We knew his cousins very well living in Dorchester subdivision while growing up. Greg was a great person! Prayers for the entire Poteet family.
Wendy Gilbert Fain
April 11, 2022
Praying for the family during this time of sorrow.
James Carrick
April 11, 2022
Greg will be sorely missed by many. May the Lord provide comfort and guidance for all during this troubling time.
Cay hickey
April 10, 2022
May you find strength though your family - laughter will return through the Olg stories you share together- and that chair at the table will remain empty and a painful reminder he is gone to a much better./ until you learn and accept he´s ok - he is where he always wanted to be. At peace and in the arms of his heavenly mother- our thoughts and prayers are with you all much love cay leonard hickey
Joseph J. O'Connell
April 10, 2022
I've been in a state of shock since I learned of Greg's passing. He was such a sweet and kind young man, and his gentle spirit will be missed by all of us who knew and loved him.
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