- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Life of Edward Potts, October 24, 1924, April 12, 2007, 11:00 AM, April 17, 2007, Ben Hill United Methodist Church, 2099 Fairburn Road, Atlanta, Georgia, 30331, Reverend Richard Winn, Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2007-04-17
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Atlanta---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Edward Potts. Birth date: October 24, 1924. Death date: April 12, 2007. Funeral date: April 17, 2007. Church: Ben Hill United Methodist Church (Atlanta, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 230
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_pottsedward20070417
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_pottsedward20070417
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
F
POTTS
APRIL
-~~~~!!.~ 12,2007
Obituary
Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend. Edward Potts was born the third of six children to the late Corrie and Josephine Potts on October 24, 1924 in Atlanta, Georgia. Reared in the Pittsburgh Community, Edward attended Atlanta Public Schools and worshiped as a member of Ariel Bowen United Methodist Church under the leadership of Rev. E.G. Newton. His father was an entrepreneur and Edward worked beside his brothers in the family business as a painter. This was a profession that he continued to enjoy throughout his life. Edward attended Washington High School where he met his future wife, the late Lessie Hudson Potts.
After graduating high school, Edward joined the Navy in July of 1943 at the age of 19. During his stint in the Navy he served o~ Motor Torpedo Boat Squad 9 and earned several commendations. He and Lessie continually exchanged letters as he traveled abroad with the Navy, until he was honorably discharged on January 28, 1946. On November 1, 1946, Edward and Lessie were joined in holy matrimony. From this union two lovely daughters were born, Sharon Francine and the late Deborah Ann.
Edward's career as a postal worker began on April 16, 1948 and served diligently until his retirement on November 2, 1979. He subsequently enjoyed 25 years retirement after the end of his career. Shortly after his wife made her transition in 1985, Edward changed his membership to Ben Hill United Methodist Church, where both daughters were active members. He remained an avid Braves fan and enjoyed every moment of family gatherings. Relocating to the Bethel Village Community, he continued to experience a high qualicy life style socializing with his peers and watching old westerns. After the death of his daughter Deborah, Edward's health quickly began to decline. In his final months, he received excellent care at the Summerset Assisted Living Home for Seniors. Fifteen minutes prior to departing from this Life, he rededicated his life to Christ.
Edward was preceded in death by his wife of twenty-nine years, Lessie Frances Potts, his wonderfully caring daughter Deborah (Mark) Mosley and brother Stansfield Potts. He leaves so many loved ones with his memories: A dedicated and loving daughter and son-in-law Sharon Potts Benjamin and Bobby Benjamin; six Grandchildren, Travis Benjamin (Kim), Corry Withers, Damon Benjamin, Erica Withers, Tennielle Benjamin Bailey (Ronald), and Tawana Farley; eleven Great-Grandchildren, Chris Scott, Kennedy Benjamin, Corry Antwan Withers, Chance Scott, Brandon Brown, Brooke Aspen Benjamin, Benjamin Bailey, B. Jolie Benjamin, Asa Bailey, Chandler Scott and Kaitlan Annette Withers; four Siblings, Corrie Potts (Mattie), Joseph Potts (Sue), Willie Mae and Geraldine Potts, one Sister-in-law Lillie Barksdale and a host of other relatives and friends.
PALLBEARERS
BOBBY ARNOLD
DAMON BENJAMIN
RONALD BAILEY
TRAVIS BENJAMIN
MICHAEL BARKSDALE
MICHAEL POTTS
CORRY WITHERS
FLOWER BEARERS
JEWELS AND PARTNERS BENHILLUMC
COLDWELL BANKER SUCCESS 2000 REALTY INC.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Thank you for your prayers and kind words during the illness and transition of our loved one. Your love, faith and support kept us going. We graciously acknowledge your visits, telephone messages, cards and flowers during this time. We especially thank Gwen and Mack Willis, of Summerset Assisted Living, for their comfort and care for my father in his home away from home. May God continue to bless each and every one of you and may you continue to be a blessing to others.
INTERMENT
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery 2275 Simpson Road, NW Atlanta, Georgia
Murray Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. 1199 Utoy Springs Road Atlanta, Georgia 30331