Matthew Thomas Potts

Matthew Thomas Potts obituary, West Union, OH

Matthew Thomas Potts

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Matthew Potts Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home - West Union on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Matthew Thomas Potts, age 53 years passed away Sunday, October 5,2025 at the UC Medial Center in Cincinnati. Matthew was born September 18, 1972 in West Union, Ohio to Velma Potts and the late Thomas Potts.
Survivors include his mother Velma (Abbott) Potts of West Union; sisters Jill Kennedy of Bentonville & Kathy Tolle & Aaron of West Union; nieces and nephews Brooke Kennedy, Drew Kennedy, Colin Tolle & Marnie Tolle.
Following cremation, a celebration of life will be held Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM, at the McCoy's at Poplar Flat. The Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union is serving the family.
You may sign Matthew's online tribute @www.meekerfuneralhomes.com
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Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

McCoy's at Poplar Flat

2064 Poplar Flat Road, West Union, OH 45693

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