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John Potts Obituary
John F. Potts, a longtime Toledo attorney, died February 26, 2022, at the age of 69. He was born October 13, 1952, in Stamford, CT to the late John W. and Louise (Viggiano) Potts. Eager to explore beyond his roots, John graduated from Grinnell College (Iowa) in 1974 and the University of Toledo Law School in 1978.
John had a fierce sense of justice and a passion for the law. He lived to work and worked to live. He practiced on his own for 45 years, specializing in criminal law, white collar crime and appellate work.
John loved music and put his skill on the harmonica to use with several local groups including the Post-Modern Blues and The Microphonics. In his youth he was an athlete, wrestling and playing football for his four years at Grinnell. He also enjoyed bicycling and following the Tour de France. Sincere and highly intelligent, John never missed an opportunity to share his opinion and was a willing debater.
Surviving is his brother, Robert Potts and Robert's wife, Patricia; nieces, Shannon Potts, Heather Potts and her husband, Rory Moore; dear friend, Shonda Jones and her children, Elisha Phillips and Edward Phillips.
Friends are invited to visit at Little Flower Catholic Church, 5522 Dorr Street, Toledo, on Saturday, March 5, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. John will be laid to rest in Connecticut with his parents.
Contributions in his memory are suggested to the Equal Justice Initiative.
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Michael Pappas
August 6, 2022
I am sad to hear of John´s passing. I knew John in high school and played football with him. I remember John as a good person and friend.
Patti
March 20, 2022
Just found out about John's passing. What a great guy..... and a great lawyer. John gave me a great opportunity when I first graduated law school and I always remember that. I felt overpaid ! And yes, his love of music was legendary. Rest in Peace, John. You made a difference in this world !
Susan Tillman
March 11, 2022
Rest In Peace John I truly loved enjoying the UT law school experience with you. You were so intelligent and interesting and you parlayed that into a great life what a beautiful contribution to society with your love of music snd law
Debra A Nazar
March 7, 2022
Jim and I offer our deepest sympathies. A man with a strong core and strong character, to be admired.
Rodney Pfotenhauer
March 5, 2022
I remember your energetic musicianship at Dan Rodriguez' jam sessions in Temperance. You always had a request for me to sing "Too Much Stuff" while you played that wild harmonica. R.I.P. John.
michael munoz
March 5, 2022
Years ago, I was a young Security Officer in the downtown Toledo Sky Rise where Mr. Potts' office was. He was always kind to me when I would interact with him. Rest in Peace, Sir.
Gerald Northup
March 4, 2022
Only fond memories, the blues goes down, the best goes up. God bless you John and your loved ones. Your longtime friend and more-than-often, true admirer, -Jerry
Marie Cotter and Jerry Haas
March 3, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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