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Joe Poteat Obituary
Murphy, NC - Joe Poteat, 78, of Murphy, North Carolina passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 in an Atlanta, Georgia hospital. He was a native of Spindale, North Carolina. Joe served more than 35 years in the United States Coast Guard as a helicopter rescue pilot. He retired from the Coast Guard as a Commander and pilot. Joe moved on to work for the Florida Division of Forestry as a firefighter helicopter pilot. He graduated with a criminal justice degree from Corning Community College in Corning, New York. He was a member of the Cherokee Masonic Lodge No. 146 and the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Murphy. Joe enjoyed boating and eating at Waffle King with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Justin Walter Poteat; his mother, Euzelea "Susie" Northey Groom; his step-father, Lawrence Groom; a sister, Patricia Smith; and a brother, Lawrence Groom Jr.
Surviving are his wife of 24 years, Mary O'Connor Poteat; his first wife and mother of his children, Mary Margaret Cleary Poteat and the extended Cleary family; a daughter, Paula Poteat of Horseheads, New York; two sons, Joe Frank Poteat, and Jon A. Poteat and wife, Denise, all of Horseheads, New York; a brother, Robert Poteat and wife, Linda of Gilmer, Texas; four granddaughters, Janaye Poteat and fiance, Cody Wall, Danielle Poteat Smith and husband, Stephen, Justine Poteat Schneider and husband, Dan, and Sara Poteat Lowe and husband, Jared; two great grandsons, Camden Joseph Crowley and Thomas Lowe and a great granddaughter, Evelyn Mare Schneider.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Oak Grove Baptist Church, Murphy with the Revs. Ronny Crisp, Randy Johnson, and Gerald Derreberry officiating. The interment will be in the church cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Murphy American Legion Post 96, Hayesville VFW Post 6812, and Hayesville American Legion Post 532, and with masonic graveside rites. Pallbearers will be Reggie Pendley, Dennis Fetzer, Loye Reid, Jimmy Bailey, and Keith Allen.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 Wednesday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy where the body will be until placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhomeinc.com.
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Joe Barrick
October 20, 2019
Joey, very sorry to hear of your loss. Keep the faith! Blessings to your family.
Joe Barrick
Richard A. Coon
October 30, 2018
I've known Joe for almost 60 years. He was a great friend, patriot, etc. He will be missed. Rest in peace, Joe!
October 30, 2018
I've known Joe for almost 60 years. He was a great guy, a great friend, etc.
Rest in peace, Joe. You'll be missed.
AB
October 30, 2018
To the family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the loving support of your family, friends and prayers sustain you through this very difficult time. Isaiah 57:15
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G. A.
October 30, 2018
My the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on. God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15. My sincerest condolences for your family and friends.
Liz
October 29, 2018
On hearing the loss of your loved one, Jeremiah29:1
11- reminds us that God's true thoughts are of peace for us and no pain. May reflection on his goodness comfort you.
October 29, 2018
Those who pass on God Keeps in his memory because he cares for them. Sorry for your loss.
October 29, 2018
It is never easy to lose a loved one, I pray you find comfort in Gods promise found at John 6:40 which says that soon we will see all our loved ones again. My deepest condolences to the family.
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L C
October 29, 2018
I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort provide peace to your family during this difficult time. May he also sustain you.-Isaiah 57:15
Linda Mc
October 29, 2018
May the fond memories of your loved one sustain your family at this time. May you also receive comfort from what is stated at 1 Peter 5:6,7.
October 29, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."
October 29, 2018
Please accept my sincerest
condolences. You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, May you find comfort in the memories that you share.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 .
October 29, 2018
Please accept my sincerest
condolences. You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, May you find comfort in the memories that you share.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 .
Earnie Ray
October 29, 2018
My deepest sympathy to your family . May you keep in mind the hope of life everlasting which can help sustain you through this difficult time . John 17:3
October 29, 2018
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Psalms 119:76*
October 29, 2018
May you have courage.in this most difficult time to know that God promises are real and will come true have faith.Psalm 36'9
October 29, 2018
May you all have the strength you need at this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.- Philadelphia.
October 29, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," strengthen you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2.
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