A calling will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:00 pm at McElhaney Funeral Home – Roanoke Chapel, 240 Crestwood Drive, Roanoke, IN,.

Burial will follow at Star of Hope Cemetery, Huntington, IN.

Preferred memorials are to the Isaac Knapp District Dental Education Foundation or Stillwater Hospice in care of McElhaney Funeral Home.

McElhaney Funeral Home Roanoke Chapel, 240 Crestwood Dr., Roanoke, IN, 46783, is honored to serve the Potts+ Family. Online condolences to www. mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chronicle-Tribune on Dec. 29, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for James Potts

Sponsored by McElhaney Funeral Home – Roanoke Chapel.

9 Entries

Lisa Marker

January 22, 2026

Dr. Potts was the most compassionate, caring and best dentist to work for. How he treated his patients was exactly how he treated his employees. I loved my almost 7 years of working for him. My condolences go out to you Rise, Nathan and Emily. I found out he had passed after the funeral or I would have been there.

Dawn Tyner

January 9, 2026

I´m so happy that Dr Potts was able to retire from Dentistry so he could focus on the farm and his family. He gave so much to his patients, especially by serving people in the Broadway corridor. He was dedicated, honest and treated everyone with respect. May he rest in peace.

Donald Campbell

January 8, 2026

I was one of Dr. Potts first patients and was with him until he retired. He was a wonderful dentist and also a good friend.

chris hickey

January 7, 2026

He was my denist for a number of years. He was a good man and genuinely concerned about his patients. May he rest in peace.
Chris

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Jenny Huth

January 7, 2026

Heaven has gained a very special angel, and a new bright star shines in the sky tonight, Rest in Peace Dr,Potts you have earned your heavenly rest. Thank you for your kindness and patience to my self and my family. You gave me my smile back, appreciated that so much. Never go down Broadway that I don't think of you and remember the good care we got there, my thanks once again

Susan M Huth-Beckley

January 7, 2026

Thank you Dr Potts for being THE most friendly and caring dentist anyone could ask for. I have a dentist now that you taught actually and we often talk about what a wonderful human being you were. Your compassion was passed on to this student so "thank you".....RIP Dr. Potts....you certainly deserve it.

Candace Hunt-Jones

January 7, 2026

Jim was the kindness, caring person. He was a great dentist, always thinking of his patients. A good Huntington boy. Candy

Marina Sharif

December 25, 2025

I remember seeing Dr. Potts at the IUPUI regatta walking his daughter Emily's dog many years ago. I remember him most for his kind manner and gentle presence. I know he is resting easy now, maybe taking Daisy for another walk.

To Emily, Nathan, and Mrs. Potts: I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find peace and patience in this time.

Sending love from Marina, Mohsin, Dr. Nabi Sharif, Fauzia Sharif, Faryal, and Syra.