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Julius Poti Obituary

Watkinsville - Julius Paul Poti, 78, died November 16, 2006.
Born March 18, 1928, he was a son of the late Ethel Bone Poti. Mr. Poti was a longtime resident of Cape Coral, FL and retired in 1985 after 30 years of employment with Union Carbide Corp. He was a veteran of World War II, with service in the Merchant Marines and the United States Army. Mr. Poti was a member of the Elks Club, American Legion and Independent Orders of Foresters and a hospital volunteer for several years.
Mr. Poti is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Ann Poti of Watkinsville, GA; two sons, David Poti of Tampa, FL and Cary Poti of Cape Coral, FL; three daughters, Karen Fisher and husband, Dr. Edward Fisher of Bogart, GA, Katherine Farley and husband, Neil Farley, Cynthia Ortega and husband, Michael Ortega of Kalamazoo, MI; brother-in-law, Michael Prokop and wife, Joyce of Downey, CA; twelve grandchildren; four great grandchildren.
A family funeral service will be held Monday, November 20, 2006, at 1:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Lord and Stephens, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Nov. 18, 2006.

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Donna Villarruel (Acsbok)

November 22, 2006

Cary,

Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I remember him from the times I was at your house. Hope you have many good memories to help you through the hard times. Wanted to let you know I was thinking of you.

Don Beamon &Family

November 19, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mike McColly

November 19, 2006

Hi Cary:
I was sorry to read of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mike McColly, Porter County, Indiana

Trisha & Toby Evans

November 18, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes West Chapel

November 18, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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